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Course Comparison Table UG 2026-2027 (PDF)
Programmes |
CK401- BSc Computer Science | CK411- BSc Data Science & AI |
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
|
35
|
30
|
Additional Entry Reqt |
O2/H6 in Mathematics
O6/H7 in English
O6/H7 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
Mathematical Sciences (50%)
|
Year 1: 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 Applied Psychology (50%)
|
Duration |
4 years
|
4 years
|
3 years, or 4 years with work placement or study abroad
|
3 years, or 4 years with work placement or study abroad
|
Points |
2019 (402); 2020 (468);
2021 (495); 2022 (507);
2023 (510); 2024 (500);
2025 (452); 2026 (384)
|
2019 (509); 2020 (510);
2021 (531); 2022 (465);
2023 (445); 2024 (427); 2025 (469); 2026 (456)
|
2019 (307); 2020 (336);
2021 (339); 2022 (347);
2023 (328); 2024 (356); 2025 (300); 2026 (328)
|
2019 (402); 2020 (466);
2021 (488); 2022 (478);
2023 (488); 2024 (498);
2025 (409); 2026 (474)
|
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 | 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 (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 Analytics; 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…. |
UX/UI Design, User Research, Human-Computer Interaction, Usability Testing and Software Development. •Evaluate technologies such as video games; social media, interactive exhibitions; simulated environments e.g. VR •Design interfaces that interpret and mimic human senses, i.e. touch, speech, gestures e.g. robots, personal assistant 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, Ernst & 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 |
MSc (research) / PhD (2H1 in UG degree) |
MSc (research) / PhD (2H1 in UG degree)
|
1. MSc Interactive Media
MSc Research / PhD (2H1 in UG
degree)
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Graduates achieving 2H1 or above are eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). This provides opportunities to pursue postgraduate study in Psychology. MSc Computing Science, 2H1 eligibility criteria. MSc Research / PhD for those who achieve 2H1 |
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