Tertiary degree · Level 8 · Computing

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing with AI starting in Limerick

A four-year computing degree that starts at the College of FET in Limerick and finishes at TUS. It covers web and mobile app development with AI and IoT topics. It suits students who like coding and problem solving.

How tertiary degrees work: you apply directly to the further education college, not through the CAO, and you don't need CAO points. You start in the further education college and then move on to the university or technological university to finish the full degree. Applications usually open early in the year; 2026 closing dates ranged from March to May.

Key facts

How long
4 years (Year 1 at College of FET, Years 2-4 at TUS)
Award
BSc (Hons) in Computing with AI (TUS)
Where you study
  • Year 1: College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City → Years 2–4: Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Moylish Campus, Limerick

Entry requirements

  • Leaving Cert: 2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades in six subjects, including Maths and English or Irish
  • QQI FET awards accepted (see TUS admissions information)
  • Mature applicants may need an interview or aptitude test
  • Non-English speakers need B2 (CEFR) or IELTS 6.0

How to apply

2027 application link not yet published – check the NTO page. Apply directly to the college, not through the CAO. Apply directly to Limerick and Clare ETB's College of FET (not through the CAO). Contact the tertiary office for details.

Official page on nto.hea.ie ↗

What you'll learn

  • Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and server-side tech
  • Mobile app development
  • Databases, networking and cloud
  • Data structures, algorithms and software testing
  • Year 3 work placement and a final year project

Where it can lead

  • AI developer
  • Web or mobile app developer
  • Software engineer
  • Data analyst
  • Cloud or database administrator

Useful Leaving Cert subjects

Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics

These help with the content of the programme; they are not entry requirements unless listed above.

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Information from the National Tertiary Office (nto.ie), checked November 2026. Details can change, so always confirm on the official page before applying.