TA322 - Honours Bachelor Degree in Science - Computing
About the Course
This four year programme is aimed at giving you the skills and knowledge necessary to become a computer professional ready to work at the cutting edge of the computing industry. Typical roles obtained by graduates of this programme include systems developers, IT managers, database administrators, systems analysts and network engineers.
Salaries and careers prospects for computing graduates are excellent with most graduates reporting promotion within two years of taking up a position. A recent survey of ITT Dublin computing graduates shows the vast majority (>80%) of graduates of this programme obtained in the IT industry.
Course Code TA 322
Bachelor Degree of Science Degree (Computing)
Length of programme: 4 years
Recognised in Europe
Mature students welcome
Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry requirements but may be considered on their merits.
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level
MSc and PhD
Honours Bachelor Degree recognised for Teaching Computer Studies in Second Level schools in Ireland.
There is currently a shortage of graduates with computing skills and this situation is predicted to continue over the foreseeable future. Our graduates also use their computing qualification to obtain well paid and interesting employments as they travel the world (Computing graduates top the list of professionals sought by countries around the world). Of course a degree in computing is also good general education and those graduates who have chosen other careers (Garda, teacher, business) generally find that their analysis and problem solving skills allied to their knowledge of IT is a real advantage in whatever career path they follow.
The B. Sc. Honours in Computing provides and excellent qualification in the field of computing. At the end of the programme you will have excellent systems development skills in the latest technologies including web and mobile technologies. You will have excellent knowledge of information systems and databases, the raison d’etre of information technology. You will also have impressive and highly sought after knowledge of networking and communications.
The interactive media elements of the programme will develop your knowledge of topics from web design and usability to computer games design and development. Finally you will receive a substantial grounding in business concepts which help place information technology in its context in the modern world. Within the programme you will find opportunities to develop your particular interests and strengths by suggesting or selecting projects that interest you.
What do I Need?
Entry Requirements for the Bachelor Degree of Science Degree (Computing)
Leaving Certificate with a minimum of Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects, and a minimum of Grade D3 (Ordinary Level) in 4 other subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination, which must include Mathematics and English or Irish.
No previous, serious computing experience required
Students needn’t arrive as computer whiz-kids. They learn to become experts with us!
Recent minimum CAO points: 290
Career Opportunities
Excellent prospects with many graduates now working as developers with leading IT companies such as Oracle, Accenture, IBM, Microsoft as well as in hospitals, health boards, county councils. Others have joined game development companies and some have set up their own IT companies. Two thirds of graduates report promotion within two years of taking up employment. Starting salaries in the range of _24,000 to _40,000 are reported with a significant trend for salaries to move up quickly once experience has been gained.Career Path:
Junior developer, software tester, analyst, developer, systems architect, project manager, team leader, IT consultant, chief technical officer.
Check http://www.chooseit.ie to see the range of roles available to you if you pursue a career in computing.
Graduate Profiles
Patricia Maher IT Consultant
I graduated from the college in 1997 with a First Class Honours Degree in Computing. I went on to pursue a career in I.T, concentrating on leading financial institutions based in Dublin. Projects I have worked on include Banking365 and Banking 365 Plus (web-based service). I now work as an IT consultant in the banking sector. The work is interesting, challenging and rewarding.
Niall Roche Software Developer Mobile Aware
Niall obtained his B.Sc. (Hons) in 2001 and his M.Sc. in 2004. My M.Sc. project was based on a research collaboration between IT Tallaght and mobile technology development company Mobile Aware. I now work as a developer for MobileAware. My job takes me around the world talking to clients in the Far East, Europe and America.
Course Subjects
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Student Life
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Barry Feeney MSc PhD ( Head of Department ) + 353 1 4042402 email
Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2436 / 2400 / 2406 - Fax: + 353 1 4042404
Further Information
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Links Scheme
Any full FETAC (NCVA) Level 5/6 Award provided it contains 3 distinctions and one of the following in the award: C20174 Maths for Engineering, C20175 Maths for Computing, C20139 Maths or B20029 Statistics.
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