TU859 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computing (General Entry)

Technological University Dublin - Tallaght · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

This general entry computing course in Tallaght lets you explore computing before specialising. The options are software development, machine learning and artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn broad computing foundations such as software development, database design, maths and infrastructure, then choose your focus. Cloud work uses platforms like AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. Software development covers web and mobile apps, and the AI option covers machine learning and natural language processing.
Placement and abroad
You do a work placement of 6 to 8 months in Year 3, from mid-January to the end of August.
Where it can lead
Graduate job titles include data analyst, AI engineer, software developer, cloud engineer, cyber security specialist and solution architect.
Who it suits
Suits students who like computers but have not yet decided between coding, AI and cloud.

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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 214218320
2024 226226337
2023 238238328

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 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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