MT802 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computer Systems

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

341

Down 69 points since 2023 (410).

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About this course

A computer science degree in Cork with a stronger hardware and telecoms side than the other computing degrees in the department. It mixes software development with how computer systems actually work.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year is shared with the other computing degrees. You study programming, web development, computer architecture, security, databases, operating systems, networking and maths. Later you build on this with systems and embedded programming and real-time systems.
Placement and abroad
In year 3 you go on a work placement, arranged across Ireland with a focus on Cork and Dublin, and some students have placed abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as software developers or network engineers, and some move into project and people management. You can also go on to a master's or PhD.
Who it suits
Suits students who like programming but also want to understand the hardware and networks underneath, and who are comfortable with maths.

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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
2026341Published after the final round
2025 351351422
2024 381381416
2023 410410477

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 O3

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

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