US715 · Level 7 · 3 years

Software Design with Digitalisation

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

252

Up 16 points since 2023 (236).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 software degree at TUS Athlone focused on connected devices and the Internet of Things.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers connected devices, web apps with AI, maths, software development and game development. Later modules include software for connected devices, databases, agile methods, visualisation, networks, web development and software engineering.
Placement and abroad
Year three ends with a work placement module.
Where it can lead
Roles include software developer, IoT designer, UX and UI designer, database administrator and data analyst, and you can add the Level 8 honours degree in Software Design with Digitalisation.
Who it suits
Suits students who like coding and gadgets and want to build software that links devices together.

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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
2026252Published after the final round
2025 252252307
2024 243243281
2023 236236290

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

  • Physics/Chemistry: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Agricultural Science: 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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