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NCI's cutting-edge BSc (Honours) in Computing equips students with programming expertise and sophisticated problem-solving abilities to develop practical software solutions. This dynamic program covers diverse fields including game development, software engineering, cybersecurity, blockchain technology, AI/machine learning/data science, IoT, and digital business innovation. Students will learn to build applications for mobile platforms, cloud environments, web systems, and gaming using contemporary technologies, integrate multimedia components, analyze business data for decision-making, comprehend cloud computing's impact on software infrastructure, and implement security measures against cyber threats.
Career opportunities for graduates span software engineering, mobile app development, IT support, project management, cybersecurity analysis, and game design. Alumni have secured positions with leading companies like Microsoft, Lionbridge, Hewlett-Packard, KPMG, Tapadoo, Arvato, Salesforce, Facebook, and Vivendi Games. The program also meets Teaching Council requirements for those pursuing computing education careers.
Duration: 4 years
Minimum entry requirements are a grade H5 or above in two higher level subjects together with a minimum of O6/H7 in four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must be obtained in English and Mathematics.
IELTS: 6.0; TOEFL Internet Based: 78; TOEFL Computer: 213; PTE Academic: 50; Cambridge European Framework: B2+; Cambridge Exams: FCE; Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Grade D.