NC102 · Level 6 · 2 years

Computing

National College of Ireland (NCI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

AQA

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About this course

A Level 6 Higher Certificate that gives you a clear path into computing degrees at NCI and elsewhere. You can also use it to start a career in IT.

How long
2 years
What you study
First year covers programming, web design, discrete maths, computer architecture, databases and operating systems. Second year adds networking, object oriented programming, software engineering, testing and algorithms, and ends with a team project.
Where it can lead
It can lead to technical support roles, and graduates can enter third year of the BSc (Honours) in Computing at NCI, subject to places.
Who it suits
Suits students who like computers and coding and want to try a degree route step by step.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026AQAPublished after the final round
2025 154154314
2024 AQAAQA297
2023 AQA126328

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

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

See the course on the National College of Ireland (NCI) website ↗

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