BSc Honours in Computing

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Programme Overview

CAO Code: NC003

With Specialisations in

• Gaming and Multimedia
• Networking and Mobile Technologies
• Software Systems
• Cloud Computing*

This is a perfect course for anyone interested in cloud computing, gaming or multimedia courses. This innovative BSc in computing with specialisations is intended to appeal to anyone who is interested in developing practical knowledge and skills in the application of technology to help solve problems in business, gaming and multimedia or networking and mobile technologies.

In 4th year you will study modules based on your chosen specialisation from important and exciting areas of computer science including cloud computing. This degree is practical in nature providing you with knowledge of how to create software applications to solve real world problems. For those interested in cloud computing courses, the cloud computing specialisation within this course will be a good choice; likewise for those interested in gaming courses and multimedia courses. Whatever your intended specialisation, this course offers a dynamic learning experience.

As a graduate of this computing course you will:

• Create software applications on the web, in gaming and on mobile devices.
• Understand how to incorporate multimedia into software applications.
• Understand how to engineer a software application from requirements, analysis, design, and implementation to testing the software.
• Develop business and interpersonal skills necessary to enable you to pursue a professional career in the rapidly expanding software industry.
• Understand the cloud computing paradigm and its implications for software, infrastructure and platforms.

Computing Course Structure and Award

This course is a four year honours degree with specialisations in Gaming and Multimedia Design, Networking and Mobile Technologies, Software Systems and Cloud Computing. The course is run over 8 semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course and examinations at the end of each semester. On completion you will receive a HETAC BSc (Honours) Degree in Computing at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Work Experience

The course is industry focused with a six month work placement in the third year. Students are highly sought after and complete their work experience in companies like Microsoft, O2, AIB, ESB, Vodafone, Meteor, Ericsson and Hertz.

Career Prospects

Graduates will be in a position to gain employment in roles such as software developer, software engineer, in organisations that use computer based systems, including gaming, multimedia, telecommunication, manufacturing, financial and service industries. Reports such as the National Skills Bulletin 2008 have highlighted the shortage of IT graduates and so there are excellent career prospects in this area. Graduates for gaming and multimedia design specialisation could work in companies such as Vivendi, PopCap and Microsoft. Graduates of the mobile and network communications specialisation could work in companies such as O2, Ericsson, Vodafone and Meteor. Graduates of the software systems specialisations could work in companies such as AIB, Hewlett Packard, Symantec and Siemens. There is a growing need of computing professionals in the area of cloud computing which is a focus area for current and future development.

Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Honours) in Computing, graduates can progress to postgraduate programmes at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications such as MSc in Web Technologies and MBA programmes at National College of Ireland.

Who is the Computing Course for?

The course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of FETAC level 5/6 programmes. Anyone who intends to take multimedia courses, gaming courses, or cloud computing courses should look into applying to this programme.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements are a grade C3 or above in two Higher level subjects, together with a D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) in four subjects. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) must be obtained in English & Mathematics. Mature applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR access schemes should consult our DARE and HEAR information page..

Programme Fee

This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme and the VEC Scholarship Scheme.

Student Profile

Hailua Netsiyanwa
There is great support and always somebody ready to give a hand. There are great job opportunities in the computing, multimedia and gaming industries. This is a great qualification to have to get into these areas. The facilities for computers, with the labs and software, are really great.

Fact File

Location	Duration	NFQ Level	Assessment
IFSC, Dublin 1	Four years, full-time	Level 8	End of semester exams Continuous Assessments

Modules

Module Descriptor information for this course.

*Please note that the addition of the Cloud Computing Specialisation is subject to HETAC approval.

Programme Modules

Year 1
Computer Architecture	Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Mathematics for Computing	Introduction to Multimedia
Introduction to Programming	Managerial Foundations of Information Systems
Object Oriented Programming	Operating Systems
Personal and Professional Development	XHTML & Web Design

Year 2
Advanced Databases	Business Entrepreneurship
Data Communications and Networking	Data Structures and Algorithms
Information Technology Project Management	Introduction to Databases
Introduction to Software Engineering	Object Oriented Software Engineering
Project	Web Development

Year 3
Advanced Internet Technologies	Advanced Programming
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	Team Project
Wireless Networking	Work Placement

Year 4
Applied Artificial Intelligence	Business and Network Security
Change Management	Cloud Application Development
Cloud Computing	Computer Graphics Design and Animation
Distributed Systems	Mulitmedia and Mobile Application Development
Networking Programming and Distributed Systems	Software Project
Software Project 2	Strategy Management

Start Date

Monday 10th September 2012

Programme Location

IFSC Campus

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