TR033 · Level 8 · 4 years (optional 5th year for a Master's)

Computer Science

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

519

Down 47 points since 2023 (566).

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About this course

Trinity's Computer Science degree, accredited by Engineers Ireland, covers both the theory and practice of computing. At the end of third year you choose a four-year honours degree or a five-year integrated Master's.

How long
4 years (optional 5th year for a Master's)
What you study
The first three years build skills in programming, software engineering projects, maths, statistics, hardware, networks and computers in society. Third year adds options such as compiler design or functional programming. Fourth year offers advanced topics like AI, computer vision and graphics, plus a capstone project.
Placement and abroad
Students on the Master's route do an internship in industry or a research lab in fourth year, and you can apply to study abroad in third year.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in design, testing, software development, research, information systems and management across many sectors, and some go on to PhDs.
Who it suits
Suits students who are comfortable with maths and logical problem-solving; no prior coding is assumed.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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
2026519Published after the final round
2025 543533566
2024 531521555
2023 566555589

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: Higher H4
  • Mathematics: Higher H4
  • A language except English: 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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