BSc (Ord) (Computer Studies)

Overview

NFQ Level 7, Major Award

(Dual Degree)

The BSc (Ordinary) Computer Studies is a three year programme delivered in partnership with Beijing Information Science and Technology University (BISTU) with whom University College Cork has a bilateral agreement under statute 263 of the National University of Ireland. This programme leads to a dual degree which is awarded independently from both institutions.

The programme comprises 180 credits. Students will study for one year at BISTU, taking modules to the value of 60 credits (or ECTS equivalent) and for two years at University College Cork, taking modules to the value of 60 credits in each of Second and Third Years. When studying at UCC a student may not register for more than 60 credits in any one academic year.

First Year - Computer Studies

This year is spent pursuing a BSc Computer Science related degree such as Network Engineering, Computer Science and Technology (computer applications), or Software Engineering in BISTU with whom UCC signs a bilateral agreement.

Examinations

The First Year of this programme will be in examined in accordance with examination regulations governed by the Chinese Education Authority

Second Year - Computer Studies

In order to be admitted to the Second University Examination in Computer Studies a student must have satisfactorily attended prescribed modules amounting to 60 credits comprising core modules to the value of 50 credits, and elective modules to the value of 10 credits.

Third Year - Computer Studies

In order to be admitted to the Third University Examination in Computer Studies a student must have satisfactorily attended prescribed modules amounting to 60 credits comprising core modules to the value of 50 credits, and elective modules to the value of 10 credits.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.