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BSC MULTIMEDIA, MOBILE & WEB DEVELOPMENT

Qualification : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)

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This programme covers all the essentials of computing and software for mobile apps and websites, as well as key areas in mathematics.  Elements of the programme include a major project and a six month placement in industry. This course in MIEC is attractive to students as they acquire hands-on programming skills and advanced problem solving techniques.

The program is designed for students interested in multimedia and mobile/web development technologies. Upon graduation, students will acquire the skills necessary to explore a range of other fields within Computer Science. You'll also gain hands-on, professional experience through the industrial work placement as part of your degree, boosting your career readiness and job prospects after graduation.

Year 1 A mix of foundational 7.5 and 5 credit modules in Computer Science, Mathematics, Digital Electronics.  Students complete a 7.5 credit critical skills module in semester 2 to develop skills in problem solving, time management,  analysis, critical thinking, collaboration, and academic writing.

 

Year 2 & 3 

Students focus on specialist Multimedia modules and in Year 3 spend semester 2 completing an Industrial work placement.  Students explore many modules including  Multimedia Technology, Digital Visual Technologies, Mathematics, Algorithms and Data Structures, Designing for a Virtual Environments, Mobile Application Development.

Year 4

The final year project is worth 20 credits and is a mandatory module, providing the student with an opportunity to carry out in-depth research on their chosen topic, working relatively independently. At the end of the year students are expected to present a technical presentation and a detailed project report.   A further 8 modules are selected by each student from a list of 12 optional modules. 

Course Duration: 4 years

There is a strong demand for skills in Multimedia computing, programming, and software development. Key areas of interest include graphical interface design, medical imaging, video-based information systems, multimedia systems development, electronic publishing, artificial intelligence (AI), computer-assisted translation, e-learning systems, game development, website design and development, and software engineering.

These skills are also highly valued across various non-tech industries, including financial services, business administration, healthcare, and the automotive and aerospace sectors. The diverse range of subjects available equips students with the knowledge and versatility needed for a broad range of career opportunities upon graduation.

Many graduates also choose to pursue postgraduate qualifications  (Master’s or Ph.D.) in specialized fields to expand their career options. Please email [email protected] for further information on postgraduate opportunities at MIEC. 

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
Subject Required Ordinary Level Grade Higher Level Grade
Irish No N/A N/A
English No N/A N/A
Language No N/A N/A
Math No N/A N/A
Science No N/A N/A

International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements

For application information, please contact the MIEC Team at the following email address: [email protected]

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