Qualification : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/PAC code : MH603
CAO Points : 532
Closing Date : 01 July 2024
- Study Computer Science, Mathematics and Philosophy in an accelerated three-year Bachelor of Science degree.
- Learn how to combine human creativity with the power of computers to solve problems.
- Examine the essentials of theoretical computer science and their mathematical foundations.
- You will have the option of undertaking a 1-year work placement or study abroad between 2nd and 3rd year (subject to availability).
Why choose this degree?
- Acquire hands-on programming skills, advanced problem-solving techniques, and learning to think logically and analytically when approaching complex problems developing your creativity and communication skills.
- Study Philosophy (seeking to understand and analyse human knowledge and thinking) and Advanced Mathematics.
- The Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University was founded in 1987 and is located in the Eolas Building, a 20M state-of-the-art ICT hub. Our laboratories and equipment provide excellent facilities for practical work and all our courses include a mix of lectures and lab work.
Duration: 3 year accelerated degree
1st year
- 4 modules in Computer Science
- 6 modules in Mathematics
- 2 modules in Philosophy
2nd year
- 6 modules in Computer Science
- 4 modules in Mathematics
- 2 modules in Philosophy
You will have the option of undertaking a 1-year work placement or study abroad after 2nd year (subject to availability)
3rd year
- 6 compulsory Computer Science and Mathematics modules
- 6 optional modules chosen from among the 3 core disciplines
Coding languages currently covered in the CT degree:
- First year - Python, Java, SQL
- Second year - C, R, Haskell
- Final year - Languages of choice in projects of choice
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Department of Electronic Engineering
Department of Hamilton Institute
Department of Computer Science
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Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
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| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| English | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | Yes | N/A | H2 |
| Science | No | N/A | N/A |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.
Mature applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any written tests that may be required, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2024 to the Access Office.
Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.
01 February 2024
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English & H2 Mathematics. MH603 Round 1 Points 2023: 432
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.
Apply to CAO
www.cao.ie
The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.
Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students