Computing (General Entry)Ríomhaireacht (Iontráil Ghinearálta)

Students enrolling in the Level 8 Computing program will have the opportunity in Year 1 to choose between two specializations - Software Development and Information Technology Management. These are well-established and highly regarded programs that have been offered in previous years. We know that students need to first gain an understanding of these areas before choosing a specialisation.

The demand for computing professionals is at an all-time high, both in Ireland and worldwide, with an exponential growth in job opportunities, particularly in the fields of Software Development and Information Technology Management.

Given the rapid advancements in technology across various industries, including healthcare, robotics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and more, graduates from these computing programs will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and enhancing our quality of life through cutting-edge solutions.

This Level 8 program spans four years and offers additional tutorials for students who may need extra academic support. Our computing disciplines take pride in producing graduates who are job-ready after completing the four-year program.

Students will experience modern and innovative teaching methods in state-of-the-art laboratories and lectures. They also have the opportunity to visit technology companies, participate in international exchange programs with partner universities in countries such as France, Spain, Germany and Austria and gain valuable work experience through our strong connections with industry partners and alumni.

Computing graduates are trained to think creatively, tackle complex problems, and develop new technologies.

We have two streams available after completion of 1st Year:

• Computing with Software Development (TU099)
• Information Technology Management (TU068)

Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

View Sample Timetable

Graduate Job Titles:

• Software Developer
• Full Stack Developer
• Software Test Automation
• IT Specialist
• Cloud Engineer
• System Administrator
• Cyber Security Specialist
• Technology Consultant
• Solution Architect
• Operations Specialist
• Network Manager

Graduate Employers:

• Amazon AWS
• SAP
• Workday
• Microsoft Ireland
• Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch
• Fidelity Investments
• Accenture
• Version1
• Mastercard
• Bearing Point
• Ergo
• Evros

Students on this course will participate in a 6-8 month work placement in the third year of the course. The process is summarised as follows:

In September, the company contacts the placement coordinator with a job description. In the subsequent weeks, CVs of student candidates are sent to the company and from this, suitable candidates are selected for interview. A job offer will be made to the successful candidate through the placement coordinator. In December, the company liaises with student to finalise the contract. Students will commence their placement from mid‐January. The placement coordinator visits the student in May/June. The student returns to college in September.

Time of placement: From mid‐January to end of August (3rd Year Semester 6)
Placement duration: 6‐8 months
Placement roles of interest: Software Development/Software Test/Web Development/Service Desk/Applications Support/Technical Support/Cloud/Infrastructure/Networking/IT Security/Data Analysis
College Contact: Sean.McHugh@TUDublin.ie 

Typical Placement Roles:

Typical Placement Companies 

This is a common year 1; In order to avail of advanced entry you need to choose one of the following stream choices, from where you can apply for advanced entry:

• Computing with Software Development (TU099)
• Information Technology Management (TU068)

I chose this course on a recommendation from a friend who had previously studied it, he said he loved it and that it led him to a good and fulfilling job. By far the best thing about this course is the work placement. I did my placement in Fidelity Investments. While I found it daunting at first at the thoughts of going out to work for a company, once there and settled in I didn't want to leave. The seven months flew by and to say I learned loads is an understatement.

I was also lucky enough to be offered a place in Fidelity's graduate program, Leap, for the following August, once I had completed 4th year. This really takes some of the pressure off 4th year, knowing you won't have to go looking for a job after the May exams. But it's good to remember not to take the foot off the pedal either.

My advice to those considering applying for this course is, to give it a shot. It's an amazing course and I've enjoyed all four years of it. There's a wide variety of modules to be studied over the four years. From business oriented modules to more technically challenging ones, such as software development and databases. Each one is as interesting as the last. The best thing about being a TU Dublin student is the help and guidance you get from lectures. They can't do enough to prepare you for exams of continuous assessments.

Andrew Sullivan, Student TU859