Computing

1 year / Level 8 / Full-time

Is this course for me?

The Bachelor of (Hons) Science in Computing is a one year post level 7 degree , which will provide you with the range of both theoretical and practical skills required to participate fully in the rapidly growing computing industry. The ethos of the course is to provide a strong core set of competencies in general computing - skills that are typically required by all companies working in IT.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year Four

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
7	Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures	Elective	5	3
	DevOps	Elective	5	3
	Software Engineering	Mandatory	5	3
	Research in Computing with Emerging Technologies	Mandatory	10	6
	Secure Wireless and Software Defined Networking	Mandatory	5	3
	Web Component Development	Mandatory	5	3
8	UX Design	Mandatory	5	3
	Legal, Ethical & Social Issues in Computing	Mandatory	5	3
	Project Development	Mandatory	10	6
	Data Science and AI	Mandatory	5	3
	Web Framework Development	Mandatory	5	3

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

- Successful completion of the level 7 Bachelor of Science in Computing with Computer or an equivalent level 7 qualification with 180 ECTS credits and appropriate learning outcomes. If there are more applicants than there are places available, applicants will be selected on merit.

Number of Places	24

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Student Experience

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Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Software Houses,
Financial Services,
Engineering Companies
Project Management
Systems Design
Internet Services
Mobile Applications Development
Teaching
Research at MSc and PhD Level
And many other types of careers

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

The list is almost endless.
Programming,
Systems Design
Data Analytics,
Database Systems
Mobile Apps
Internet Technologies

Employer Testimonials

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Key Information

Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.atudonegal.ie/
There is a €20 application fee that all non eu students need to pay in order to submit their application .
All programmes will start in Sept 2022
Students can apply from Jan 2022 onwards

Fees

EU Fees:

Non-EU Fees: €10,500

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186351

Head of Department Jade Lyons
Email: computing.donegal@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186304

School and Department
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department of Computing

Bachelor of Science (Hons)