SE614 · Level 7 · 3 years

Digital Innovation and IT Operations

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

A Level 7 degree in Carlow that prepares you to support IT in an organisation. It mixes IT and business subjects instead of focusing on one specialism.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study programming, networking, hardware and operating systems, then data analytics, business management, web and databases, systems administration and security. Year 3 covers web and cloud applications, project management and information systems.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can do a work placement, with a semester abroad or project as alternatives. Past placements include companies such as Intel and Abbott.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as systems or network administrators, IT consultants, database administrators or web developers, or progress to the BSc (Honours) in IT Management at SETU Carlow.
Who it suits
Suits students who like technology and business and want to keep their IT career options open.

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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
2026AQAPublished after the final round
2025 290290347
2024 255255341
2023 255255406

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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