US713 · Level 7 · 3 years

Software Design for Virtual Reality and Gaming

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

271

Up 38 points since 2023 (233).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 software design degree at TUS Athlone, specialising in games and virtual reality.

How long
3 years
What you study
You learn core software development, web apps with AI, maths and game development in first year. After that you study game development, game AI and physics, databases, agile methods, networks and software engineering. Year three includes VR application development.
Placement and abroad
Year three ends with a work placement module.
Where it can lead
Employers include Ericsson, SAP, Google and Microsoft, and graduates can progress to a relevant Level 8 course.
Who it suits
Suits students who like games and VR and want to learn the programming behind them.

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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
2026271Published after the final round
2025 244244389
2024 226226318
2023 233233368

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

  • Biology: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Chemistry: 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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