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Course Comparison Table

Course Comparison Table UG 2024 (PDF)

Programmes
CK401
BSc Computer Science
CK411
BSc Data Science & Analytics
CK118
BA Digital Humanities & Information Technology
CK121
BA Psychology & Computing

Overall
Are you keen to understand the scientific and engineering
principles of how computers work and study advanced topics e.g. AI and cyber-security?
Do you like mathematics? Would you like to combine statistics with computing for advanced decision
making?
Are you interested in the humanities? How about applying computing skills for cultural and societal benefits?

Are you interested in the psychology of how people use computing devices and how technology can be made more human-centric?

Approx. Intake
80
35
45
30

Additional Entry Reqt
O2/H6 in Mathematics
O6/H7 in English
O2/H6 in Irish (unless exempt)
H3 in Mathematics
O6/H7 in English
O6/H7 in Irish (unless exempt)

O6/H7 in English

O6/H7 in Irish (unless exempt)

O6/H7 in another language

02/H6 in Mathematics

O6/H7 in English

O6/H7 in Irish (unless exempt)

O6/H7 in another language

Schools / Dept Involved
Computer Science
Computer Science (50%) and
Statistics (50%)

Computer Science + Digital Humanities (45 cr. together) + Arts Minor Subject (15 credits) choose one from:

Archaeology; Béaloideas; Celtic Civilisation; Chinese Studies; English; Geography; German; Greek; Italian; Latin; Philosophy; Politics; Religions and Global Diversity, Sociology, Spanish.
Computer Science (50%) and Psychology (50%)

Duration
4 years
4 years
3 years / 4 years with placement or
academic year abroad
3 years / 4 years with placement

Points

2019 (402); 2020 (468);

2021 (495); 2022 (507);

2023 (510); 2024 (500)

2019 (509); 2020 (510);

2021 (531) 2022 (465);

2023 (445); 2024 (427)

2019 (307); 2020 (336);

2021 (339); 2022 (347);

2023 (328); 2024 (356)

2019 (402); 2020 (466);

2021 (488); 2022 (478);

2023 (488); 2024 (498)

Work Placement
Compulsory
Compulsory
Optional
Optional

Programming
No prior experience necessary
No prior experience necessary
No prior experience necessary
No prior experience necessary

Programming Languages

 Python, Java, C, JavaScript and Haskell  Python, R, Java, C, JavaScript  Python, JavaScript and HTML  Python, JavaScript 

Differentiating Modules
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture, Data structure & Algorithms / Compilers,
Middleware, Programming,
Security, Systems & Networks…
Distributed Big Data, Algorithms,
Machine learning, Data Visualisation...
Internet Computing; Information
Systems and Electronic
Commerce; Student Learning in
the Digital Age; Digital Tools &
Methodologies…
Interaction Design, Social Computing, Human-Centred
Computing, User Experience (UX),
Applied Cognition, Research Design and Statistical Analysis...

Careers Opportunities (but not limited to)
Mobile/Multimedia Development;
Project Management; Security
Analysis; Software Engineering
and Development; Systems
Administration; Systems
Development; Technical
Consultancy; IT Analysis…
Big data Development; Business Analytic; Customer Analysis; Data
Analysis and Reporting; Data
Engineering; Data Science; Data
Science and Modelling; Data
Warehouse Management; Fraud
and Risk Analysis …
Cultural Production; Digital Archivist; Digital Content Curation; Digital Publishers; Digital Resources Specialist; User Experience; User Design; Software Localisation / Languages….
The demand greatly exceeds the
supply for qualified graduates to:
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of
    technologies such as video
    games; social media,
    interactive exhibitions;
    simulated environments e.g.
    VR
  • Invent interfaces that interpret
    and mimic human senses, i.e.
    touch, speech, gestures e.g.
    robots, personal assistants such
    as Alexa, Siri.
 

Sample Companies / Types of Recruiting Graduates

 Apple, Credit Suisse, Dell EMC, IBM, Microsoft, Pilz, VMware, Xerox, Accenture, Capspire, CH Robinson, Ericsson, Fidelity Investments, Google, CitySwift, LibertyIT
AIB/BOI, Amazon, Apple, EMC, Ernest & Young, Facebook, Google, Government Departments / State Agencies, Paddy Power, PWC, Tesco, 8 West, Allianz, KPMG, Qualcomm, Teamwork
Museums, Social Media Companies, News media e.g. Google, Apple, Johnson Controls, Indeemo, Dell, Oracle, Pfizer, PWC, EY, self-employment Companies developing hardware & software to meet end-user needs across a wide range of industries, including Apple, Jaguar/Landrover, Logitech, Google, Instagram, Teamworks, Accenture, Ericsson, Deloitte, Vodafone

Further Study in CS and Psychology Related Areas
1. MSc Computer Science,
2. MSc Data Science & Analytics,
MSc (research) / PhD (2H1 in UG degree)
1. MSc Computing Science
MSc (research) / PhD (2H1 in UG degree)
MSc Research / PhD (2H1 in UG
degree)
1. Higher Diploma in Psychology -CKA01 is a conversion course which makes you eligible to become a graduate member of Psychological Society of Ireland.
2. Higher Diploma in Applied
Computer Technology – those
who achieve a 1 H can apply for the MSc Data Science & Analytics
3. MSc Interactive Media
MSc Research / PhD for those who achieve 2H1

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