US822 · Level 8 · 4 years

Software Design in Artificial Intelligence for Cloud Computing

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

306

Down 22 points since 2023 (328).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in Athlone that teaches software development with a focus on artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers connected devices, web apps with AI, maths and software development. Later years bring in agile methods, databases, web development, cloud software, server-side development and networks. Year 4 has a long project and data visualisation.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 includes an industry placement.
Where it can lead
Irish employers find it hard to fill software jobs in cloud computing and AI.
Who it suits
Suits students who like programming and are curious about AI and cloud systems.

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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

2023328202433320253422026306

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026306Published after the final round
2025 342342391
2024 333333391
2023 328310392

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

  • Latin: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Latvian: 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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