MT703 · Level 7 · 3 years

Computing

Munster Technological University - Kerry · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

240

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About this course

A common entry computing degree in Kerry where you pick a specialism after first year. It has a heavy focus on programming and preparing for work.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 is the same for everyone and includes programming, rapid application development, web development, user interfaces, databases, networks, operating systems and maths. In second year you choose Games Development, Software Development or Cloud Development.
Where it can lead
Graduates find work as programmers or software developers, web developers, database or network administrators, data analysts and computer technicians. They can progress to year 4 of the matching honours degree in their specialism.
Who it suits
Suits students who like computers and coding and want to try a few areas before choosing one.

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About Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Computer science, cybersecurity, and software development

The study of technologies that enable the processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission of information. These programs encompass a broad range of topics, including computer science, information systems, software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and telecommunications. E.g. Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Development.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026240Published after the final round
2025 250250349
2024 235235409
2023 235235392

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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