Undergraduate Courses
We have three undergraduate degrees here in the School of Computing in DCU and they cover the wide spectrum of ICT in the modern society.
If you are interested in how software addresses real-world computing problems and how information technology can be used to improve and even re-design the way business can be done, then the Enterprise Computing programme will give you the foundation for a career in information technology for the modern business enterprise and teach you practical skills in designing and managing information systems, and deploying them effectively and creatively.
If you have no previous experience in writing programs and want to learn how to develop software programs that can be used in a myriad of different applications (mobile apps, computer games, artificial intelligence, cloud-based applications, etc.) then the Computer Applications programme will give you an in-depth knowledge of software engineering and the practical skills to apply this knowledge to develop tomorrow’s software solutions.
If you already have a passion for programming, are excited by new problems and challenges, have active interest in technology and have already written some computer programs, then the Problem Solving and Software Development programme is ideal for you. In this programme students will work on major software development projects as part of a team. Applicants are required to demonstrate their previous computing expertise by preparing a portfolio that showcases their computing expertise and interests.
BSc in Enterprise Computing (EC)
CAO Code: DC120
Duration: 4 years
This four year honours degree which prepares students for a career in Compuing and Business IT Management. It consists of two main subject areas: Computing and IT Management.
The course teaches you how you can best use computing technology to allow people to work together and give companies a competitive edge in the marketplace. You will learn how organisations operate, and how to use computers to improve and re-design the way they do business, and will acquire the skills and expertise needed to deploy technology solutions at the business front line.
EC students undertake a seven month work placement during the third year of their degree adding to the practical aspect and making students all the more desirable to employers.
Special Entry Requirements:
- OC3/HD3 in Mathematics
- Minimum CAO Points - 300 (points varies from year to year depending on demand)
- NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTING NECESSARY!
B.Sc. in Computer Applications (CA)
CAO Code: DC121
Duration: 4 years
Ireland's most popular computing degree... the practical, industry-oriented focus means it is favoured by students and employers alike.
Students will specialise in software engineering and programming and will complete projects in 3rd and 4th year which they can then demonstrate at the Final Year Project Expo.
CA students undertake a six month paid work placement during the third year of their degree. This workplace experience gives Computer Applications graduates a distinct advantage in the buoyant graduate employment market.
Special Entry Requirements:
- OC3/HD3 in Mathematics
- Minimum CAO Points - 300 (points varies from year to year depending on demand)
- NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTING NECESSARY!
BSc in Computational Problem Solving and Software Development (PSSD)
CAO Code: DC122
Duration: 4 years
New Degree; New Entry Requirements; New Approach
This is a new, innovative degree programme designed to produce more graduates with the skill-sets necessary to fill the ICT skills gap and meet the demands of employers both at home and abroad.
Over half of the programme will comprise significant software development projects (typically carried out in teams as in the real world of software development). These projects will develop the much-in-demand 21st century skills espoused by DCU’s Generation 21 initiative: independent learning, communication, teamwork, creativity and, of course, problem-solving and software development. The remainder of the degree programme will be a selection of taught modules which will complement the skills acquired in the large projects.
Students will be mentored closely, particularly in the first two years and a significant number of our industrial partners are keen to jointly mentor the student projects. You will have considerable input into the direction your studies take you and you will spend one year on a paid industrial work placement.
Special Entry Requirements:
- OA1/HC3 in Mathematics
- Portfolio/Interview Entry
- PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTING NECESSARY!
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