BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Overview

Students enter Second Science Computer Science from the First Science Area of Study: Computer Science (CK401) provided they have passed First Science.

Students may opt for a Single Honours Degree in Computer Science or a Single Honours Degree in Computer Science (Software Entrepreneurship).

In each of these degree programmes, there is a Work Placement module. The Third University Examinations are held early and the Work Placement module is part of the final year assessment. The normal duration for Work Placement is 6 months, (CS3300), commencing in early April of the Third Year, as part of a four year degree programme. In some circumstances a 12 month Work Placement (CS3301) may be approved by the College as part of an extended Third Year, for students who are offered such positions by employers. A student pursuing a 12 month Work Placement will be allowed a waiver of part of the registration fee for the extended period.

Progression to Single Honours Degrees

Admission to a subsequent year of the Single Honours programme requires a Pass overall in the current year's examination (details are available in the Marks and Standards Book).

Admission to the Computer Science (Software Entrepreneurship) programme in Second Science has specific requirements. A student wishing to pursue this degree must obtain a Pass in Computer Science at the First University Examination and at least 40% in Economics in First Science.

An overview of the programme structures is shown in Table 4(a).

Table 4(a) Computer Science

First Science Second Science Third Science Fourth Science
CK401 BSc Single Honours Computer Science BSc Single Honours Computer Science BSc Single Honours Computer Science
CS (50 credits) CS (60 credits) CS (60 credits)
+ CS/FR/HS/MA (10 credits)
BSc Single Honours Computer Science (Software Entrepreneurship) BSc Single Honours Computer Science (Software Entrepreneurship) BSc Single Honours Computer Science (Software Entrepreneurship)
CS (25 credits) + EC (35 credits) CS (40 credits) + EC (20 credits) CS (35 credits) + EC (25 credits)

BSc Ordinary Degree - NFQ Level 7, Major Award

Students who pass Third Year may choose not to proceed to Fourth Year and may opt instead to be conferred with a BSc Ordinary Degree.

Programme Requirements

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