CAO Code AU360

Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Applied Computing

4 years / Level 8 / Full-time

Is this course for me?

This level 8 programme is designed to give the graduate experience with a wide range of modern computing skills. Students will learn cutting edge programming techniques, data analytics, UX design, web architecture plus many other skills.

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

Year One

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
1	Web Fundamentals	Mandatory	5	4
	Computer Architecture and Operating Systems 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Introduction to Programming	Mandatory	10	8
	Mathematics for Computing 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Personal and Professional Development	Mandatory	5	4
2	Computer Architecture and Operating Systems 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Introduction to Cloud and Mobile Technologies	Mandatory	5	4
	Introduction to Object Oriented Programming	Mandatory	10	8
	Database Systems	Mandatory	5	4
	Python Scripting	Mandatory	5	4

Year Two

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
3	Mathematics for Computing 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Client-Side Scripting	Mandatory	5	4
	Interaction Design	Mandatory	5	3
	Network Fundamentals	Mandatory	5	4
	Object Oriented Programming 2	Mandatory	10	7
4	Algorithms & Data Structures	Mandatory	5	4
	Commercial Programming 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Network Services	Mandatory	5	3
	API Development	Mandatory	5	4
	Database Programming	Mandatory	5	4
	Client-Side Development	Mandatory	5	4

Year Three

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
5	Server Side Programming	Mandatory	5	3
	Commercial Programming 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Integrated Infrastructure	Mandatory	5	3
	Academic and Technical Writing Skills	Mandatory	5	3
	Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design	Mandatory	5	4
	Software Implementation	Mandatory	5	4
6	Data Analytics	Mandatory	5	4
	Team Project	Mandatory	5	4
	Project Management	Mandatory	5	4
	Secure Programming	Mandatory	5	3
	ASP.NET Development	Mandatory	5	4
	Web Development Libraries	Mandatory	5	3

Year Four

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
7	Cross Platform Development	Mandatory	5	4
	Web Component Development	Mandatory	5	3
	Software Engineering	Mandatory	5	3
	DevOps	Elective	5	3
	Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures	Elective	5	3
	Research in Computing with Emerging Technologies	Mandatory	10	6
8	UX Design	Mandatory	5	3
	Project Development	Mandatory	10	6
	Legal, Ethical & Social Issues in Computing	Mandatory	5	3
	Data Science and AI	Mandatory	5	3
	Web Framework Development	Mandatory	5	3

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate
- Six Subjects at grade O6/H7 to include;
- Min. Two subjects at H5 and
- English or Irish at O6/H7
- Maths at O6/H7
OR
QQI Cohort
- Have obtained any QQI Level 5 award
- No required components awards/modules
OR
GCE Cohort
6 different subjects to include
Maths at GCSE grade C or better
English or Irish at GCSE grade C or better
At least two subjects at A-level
Remaining subjects at GCSE grade C or better
OR
- Mature applicants may apply for this programme i.e. applicants who are 23 years of age or over on the 1st of January. Mature applicant does not need to hold a leaving certificate.

Number of Places	24

Information for:

Student Experience

-- Amy's Story LY708 – Amy’s Story – Applied Computing

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,
Infrastructure,
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