The BSc (Hons) in Computing has been prepared in line with current developments within the ICT sector and is informed by consultation with employers. The programme incorporates a mandatory 10 month paid work placement, which is included to ensure graduates of the programme will have the required practical application of the programme content to ensure a smooth transition into the workplace and further progression within the workplace.

The BSc (Hons) Computing is offered in four different streams:

• Cloud Computing
• Data Analytics and Big Data
• Software Development
• Web and Cloud Technologies

The BSc (Hons) in Computing responds to a known and often articulated skills shortage that exists in the ICT sector. The Irish Government and Industry recognise that there is an urgent requirement to ensure an adequate supply of ICT talent and skills from both the domestic and international markets to meet needs.

Aims & Objectives of the course: On completion of this programme, students should be able to:
• Work effectively in ICT environments within organisations
• Understand the theoretical and practical applications in the major areas of Computing
• Enable the student to contextualise his/her studies by affording the opportunity of a work placement in an ICT role
• Demonstrate presentation and reporting skills in addition to personal and career development, facilitating preparation for work and postgraduate study 
• Demonstrate experience in the research, formulation, implementation and evaluation of a problem and its solution
• Display competence in dealing knowledgeably with general computing issues and develop effective solutions
• Demonstrate a high level of competence in using a wide range of IT hardware and software tools to an industry level standard
• Display and use transferable, real world skills in a variety of business contexts
• Develop and evaluate the effectiveness of computer applications as solutions to business problems
• Proceed to postgraduate study with specialist skills based on their programme of study


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