SE610 · Level 7 · 3 years

Software Development and AI

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

242

Up 29 points since 2023 (213).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in Waterford on building software, apps and websites, with AI as a theme across modules. You can choose a second area in Year 2.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study programming, web and mobile app development, databases, networks, security, cloud services and data. Electives in Year 2 let you follow sports technology, business, psychology or languages.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 has a flexible semester, which can be an industrial placement, voluntary project, professional certification or study abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as software or mobile developers, web developers, database administrators, sports data analysts or business analysts, or progress to the BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development or the BSc (Hons) in IT.
Who it suits
Suits students who like coding and want to link it with an interest such as sport, business, psychology or languages.

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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
2026242Published after the final round
2025 224224392
2024 211211392
2023 213215388

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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