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Course Comparison Table
Course Comparison Table (PDF)
Programmes |
CK401
BSc Computer Science
|
CK411
BSc Data Science & Analytics
|
CK118
BA Digital Humanities & Information Technology
|
CK121 BA Psychology & Computing |
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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?
|
(Accredited by Psychological Society of Ireland)
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 Requirement |
O2/H6 in Mathematics
|
H3 in Mathematics
|
No additional requirements
|
02/H6 in Mathematics
|
Schools / Dept Involved |
Computer Science
|
Computer Science (50%) and
Statistics (50%)
|
Computer Science (30 cr.) + Digital
Humanities (20 cr.) + Arts Minor
Subject (10 credits) choose one
from:
Archaeology; Béaloideas; Celtic
Civilisation; Chinese Studies;
Economics; English; Geography;
German; Greek; History; Spanish;
Italian; Latin; Philosophy; Politics;
Religions and Global Diversity.
|
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)
|
2019 (509); 2020 (510); 2021 (531);
2022(465)
|
2019 (307); 2020 (336); 2021 (339);
2022(347)
|
2019 (402); 2020 (466); 2021 (488); 2022 (478)
|
Work Placement |
Compulsory
|
Compulsory
|
Optional
|
Optional
|
Programming Languages |
No prior experience necessary
|
No prior experience necessary
|
No prior experience necessary
|
No prior experience necessary
|
Differentiating Modules |
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture, Data structure & Algorithms / Compilers,
Middleware, Programming,
Security, Systems & Networks…
|
Distributed Big Data, Algorithms,
Machine learning, Data Visualisation, Linear algebra, Calculus, Statistics, Mathematical modelling, Stochastic modelling, Operations research Note some of the statistic modules allow for actuary exemptions |
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,
Health Psychology, Psychology of Ageing, Psychology of Childhood
and Adolescence…
|
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 …
|
Digital Archivist; Digital Content
Curation; Digital Publishers;
Digital Resources Specialist;
Software Localisation /
Languages….
|
The demand greatly exceeds the
supply for qualified graduates to:
|
Sample Companies / Types of Recruiting Graduates |
Accenture, Amazon, Apple, Cisco,
Credit Suisse, Dell EMC, Google,
IBM, Intel, Jet.com, Mckensson,
Microsoft, Pilz, Poppulo, Workday,
VMware, Xerox …
|
AIB/BOI, Amazon, Apple, CSO,
EMC, Eli Lilly, Ernest & Young,
Dairygold, Dell, Facebook, MaRei,
Google, Logitech, KPMG,
Government Departments / State
Agencies, Paddy Power, PWC,
Tesco, Zurich,
|
Museums, Social Media
Companies, Stryker, Teamwork,
McAfee, Musgrave, News media,
Google, Apple…
|
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.
|
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. MA Applied Psychology As the programme is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland, graduates are eligible to apply to selected master courses in Psychology in
Ireland
2. Higher Diploma in Psychology
3. Higher Diploma in Applied
Computer Technology – those who achieve a 1 H can apply for the MSc Data Science & Analytics and MSc Computer Science
4. MSc Interactive Media
MSc Research / PhD for those who achieve 2H1 |
Salaries - Morgan McKinley Salary Guide 2022 |
Software Engineer 0-3 years - €40,00- €50,000 3-5 years - €50,000 - €70,000 5+ years - €70,000 - €90,000 |
Data Scientist / Data Architect/ 0-3 years - €50,00- €65,000 3-5 years - €65,000 - €80,000 5+ years - €80,000 - €110,000 |
Technical support / Web Designer 0-3 years - €30,00- €45,000 3-5 years - €45,000 - €60,000 5+ years - €60,000 - €75,000 |
Front end /UI Developer/UX Designer: 0-3 years - €30,000 - €55,000 3-5 years - €55,000 - €60,000 5+ years - €65,000 - €85,000 |