US826 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computing with AI

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

270

Down 30 points since 2023 (300).

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About this course

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

How long
4 years
What you study
You build skills in programming, software engineering, web and mobile development, cyber security and cloud computing. AI and machine learning are introduced gradually, and no earlier programming experience is needed. Year 4 ends with a large individual project.
Placement and abroad
There is a six-month industry placement.
Where it can lead
Careers include software developer, AI developer, machine learning engineer, data analyst, cloud engineer and web or mobile developer, and you can go on to Level 9 and 10 postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy problem solving and want to build modern apps and intelligent software.

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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

2023300202430620252802026270

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026270Published after the final round
2025 280280292
2024 306306320
2023 300300379

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

  • Slovenian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Romanian: 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.

See the course on the Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest website ↗

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