Applicants are normally required to hold a minimum of a level 8 honours qualification (2.2 or
higher) or equivalent on the NFQ in a cognate discipline. Candidates will be required to demonstrate technical or mathematical problem solving in previous learning. Graduates from programmes without embedded technical or mathematical problem solving will need to demonstrate these skills in addition to level 8 qualifications (via certifications, qualifications, certified experience and assessment tests).
All applicants must evidence prior programming experience (e.g., via academic transcripts or recognised certification). Standard applicants are holders of technical, numerate degrees who are likely to gain a higher ranking in order of merit for admission to this programme. Normally, these would be applicants who have gained a minimum of a Level 8 qualification in a numerate discipline, typically Computing or Informatics. Such applicants with a level 8 qualification (2.2 or higher) or equivalent are eligible for direct entry. Following computing graduates, we next assign priority to candidates with a background in engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry. Consideration of these applications is by detailed examination of the content, assessments and syllabi of applicants’ primary degrees. Such candidates may also be assessed by interview.
Additionally, applications will be considered for those with a minimum of a Level 8 qualification in a programme with a significant IT and/or numerate component which could include Management Information Systems, Accounting, Economics, Marketing Management, Sociology and Biology. Programmes in this category may vary greatly in mathematical and information technology content and applications would be assessed by detailed examination of programme content, assessments and syllabi. Candidates with qualifications in this category will be assessed by interview.
For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements.