Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Information Technology)
College of Engineering & Informatics
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum Grade Higher C3 in two subjects and Passes in four other subjects at Higher or Ordinary Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint), Agricultural Science or Technology) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional requirements
Minimum Grade D3 in the Higher Level or B3 in the Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate paper in Mathematics. Or, alternatively obtain a pass in the Special Engineering Entrance Examination in Mathematics (held in the University.
For A-Levels a Grade D in A-Level Mathemtics or Grade B in O-Level Mathematics is required.
Duration:
4 year
Next start date: September 2012
Entry points(2011): 390
A Level Grades (2011): AAB (A-Level)
Average intake: 50
Course overview
The BSc in Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) covers the theory and practice of designing and developing computer systems, both hardware and software, as well as networking and telecommunications technologies.
The programme uses electronic devices, such as computers and mobile phones, computer software and networks to store, process, transmit, retrieve and manipulate information. It has a flexible course structure, where students can choose to study a range of Next-Generation Technology areas including: Digital Media and Games, Enterprise Informatics, Energy Informatics, Computational Mathematics, Scientific Computing and Medical/ Bio-informatics. These core subjects provide a solid theoretical and applied background in Computer Science and Information Technology.
Students will undertake a five-month (April-August) work placement after their third year, either off- or on-campus. This Professional Experience Programme gives students an opportunity to work on projects relevant to their course of study and significantly improves their chances of obtaining employment after graduation.
Course outline
Year 1
- Computer Systems I
- Fundamentals of Electronic Engineering
- Next-Generation Technologies I
- Programming I
- Algorithms I
- Mathematics
- Principles of Physics
Year 2
- Computer Systems II
- Professional Skills
- Software Engineering
- Databases I
- Next Generation Technologies II
- Algorithms II
- Artificial Intelligence
- Logical Foundations
- Programming II
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Mathematical Physics
Year 3
- Network and Communications
- Programming Paradigms
- Programming III
- Formal Methods
- Software Engineering and Project Management
- Human Computer Interaction
- Database II
- Next Generation Technologies III
- Applied Probability and Statistics
- Computer Technology of Applied Maths
Year 4
- Real Time Systems
- Distributed Systems
- Advanced Professional Skills
- Modern Information Management
- Image Processing
- Software Engineering
- Final Year Project
- Digital Media and Games
- Energy Informatics
- Medical/Bio-informatics
- Scientific Computing
- Enterprise Informatics
- Computational Informatics
Further education
Graduates can pursue postgraduate study in the College as Masters or PhD students. Directly after their undergraduate courses, students can earn a Master of Science (MSc) Degree, which involves either course work with a minor thesis, or research work with a major thesis, or students can enter a PhD programme.
Find out more
The Information Technology Department
College of Engineering and Informatics
T 353 (0)91 493143
F 353 (0)91 494501
E info@it.nuigalway.ie
http://www.it.nuigalway.ie/
CAO code
GY350
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €7,492
- Tuition: €5,268
- Student contribution: €2,000
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,750
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Past Students
Alan Cunningham
BSc (Information Technology)
"I chose the IT undergraduate course because I was interested in technology and the software behind it. Through the course I was challenged to think creatively to solve problems and discovered how systems that are incorporated into everyday life work. I also met many people who shared similar interests and we were able to incorporate these into various class group projects which included music, computer games and artificial intelligence. The degree has led me to postgraduate research in artificial intelligence in NUI Galway."