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Computers have become a part of everybody’s daily life. In the Department of Computer Science we teach how computer systems work, with a particular focus on software, and we research how computer systems will develop into the future.

 

Our courses cover a wide spectrum of topics from software to computer hardware, from internal details of operating systems to computer applications, and from software engineering practice to computational theory. We provide excellent facilities for practical work, with most of our modules including a mix of lectures and lab work. Many of our students also spend time working in industry as part of their course.

 

We endeavour to provide a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere for learning – we provide a programming helpdesk, extensive assistance during practical work – and we are always available outside of lectures to help our students. A new ICT building is currently under construction and will house the Department of Computer Science from the summer of 2015.

 

• developing expertise in systems-level and applications-level programming concepts through modules in programming, scripting, databases and networking
• Studying software engineering (design, analysis and testing) where the focus is on large-scale systems modelling and development as well as foundational and theoretical aspects of computer science
• developing expertise in communicating information effectively with the help of modules in visual communication, usability and cognitive science

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		D3	D3
English		D3	D3
Language		-	-
Math		B3	D3
Science		-	-

This course requires 2 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

Apply to the CAO before 1st February. 

Admission is based on your application and/or interview.

Applicants are required to have a minimum of six subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate with two Higher Level papers at C3 and four Ordinary or Higher Level papers at grade D3.

How to Apply

We welcome over 2,000 undergraduate students to our University each year:

School-leavers who have completed the Leaving Certificate. ¿Applicants are required to have a minimum of six subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate with two Higher Level papers at C3 and four Ordinary or Higher Level papers at grade D3.

Mature students returning to education

EU/EFTA students who want to study in Ireland

International students from countries outside the EU

FETAC or BTEC major award recipients.

The application process to our undergraduate degree programmes depends on the category to which you belong. Please visit "How to Apply" for further details.

If you are unsure about anything, just contact us. We are happy to help.

Duration: 4 years

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Maynooth University Department of Computer Science

Tel: 01 708 3383

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Career options:

Postgraduate options:

• Higher Diploma in Information Technology
• MSc Computer Science
• MSc Computer Science and Software Engineering
• MSc Geocomputation
• PhD in Computer Science

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site