BSc in Computing

Our B.Sc. in Computing Level 7 qualification allows you to tailor your learning towards where your interests and aptitudes are. Students enter a common first year which is designed to enable them to choose between the following two elective streams for the remaining two years:

• Networking & System Administration
• Software Development

Become a confident and in-demand IT professional by developing your problem-solving skills in an overwhelmingly hands-on learning environment. 

No prior programming experience is required for this course. Year 1 is focussed on building strong foundations across core areas of Computing. Develop the skills and expertise to become a much sought-after Computing professional through this uniquely structured three-year degree course. Gain knowledge in Programming, Networking, Web, System Administration, Cloud Computing and Databases. Acquire job-ready skills such Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing and lifelong learning skills to help fast-track your career in IT.

 Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ One subject at:

• 'A Level’ (Grade A* - E or better)
• OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - E)
• OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

You need to complete 180 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-informatics-and-creative-arts/computing-science-and-mathematics/bsc-in-computing.html

Student-centred learning is at the heart of all activities in this course. Most class-contact hours take place in computer labs (programming and hardware/networking labs). Other classes include tutorials and lectures. Online learning is of huge importance, with most learning resources being hosted on Moodle (a content-management system). Peer-learning, groupwork and discussion are of vital importance in helping our students to communicate effectively, both in speech and in writing. 

You can join one of the following careers:

• Computer Systems Analysts
• Computer Programmer
• Computer System Administrator
• Software Developer
• Web Developer