TU856 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computer Science

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

423

Down 62 points since 2023 (485).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree that mixes computing theory with lots of hands-on software development.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early years cover programming, web development, algorithms, operating systems, databases and maths, along with modules like GenAI-assisted programming. Later you take cloud computing, mobile development and AI, and choose electives in areas such as cyber security, machine learning, games engines and robotics.
Placement and abroad
Third year focuses on experience, with the option of an industry work placement, a community service-learning project or an exchange abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in software engineering, data science, AI, cyber security, games and systems analysis, or go on to MSc and PhD study.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy logical problem-solving and want to build software and apps.

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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
2026423Published after the final round
2025 443443474
2024 454454477
2023 485485521

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 H6 or Ordinary O5

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 Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman website ↗

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