Computing

For mature applicants (i.e. age 23 and older), applications will be individually assessed in order to determine suitability through Dorset College’s ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ policy.

International Applicants who are applying directly to the college must submit equivalent qualifications meeting the basic matriculation requirements below that are certified by NARIC Ireland.

English Language Entry Requirements (For candidates whose first language is not English):

IELTS 6.0/ B2+ CEFR or equivalent.
PTE Academic computer-based English language test.
PTE Test 50 points is equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
TOEIC - 700-720 points is equivalent to an IELTS 6.0.

Candidates whose first language is not English may be required to sit the Dorset College English Competency Test.

https://www.qualifax.ie/resources/recognition-of-prior-learning

Entry 2024

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2024 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2024 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2024 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2024 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2024 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2024. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2024, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2024 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2024 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and Maynooth University have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

Why take this course?
The BSc in Science in Computing will prepare you with specialist knowledge, skills, and competence to meet the future needs of the ICT Industry.

You will develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding of software engineering, operating systems, mathematical foundations and techniques, computer networks, cybersecurity, networking, and social and professional issues.

You will have highly sought-after skills and a solid technical foundation in software development, computer programming, cybersecurity, and computer networks with the ability to creatively apply computer and related technologies such as web design and mobile applications to practical ICT and inter-related business challenges.

What will You Experience
A team of lecturers with extensive industry experience who will inspire and challenge you to develop the skills, knowledge, and competence required to function as an effective ICT professional who will thrive in a variety of working environments.

You will be part of an exciting computer technology environment using the latest tools to discover, analyse, and evaluate the principles and theories used in the ICT Industry.

Explore contemporary computing technologies and master the practical skills needed to thrive in the modern computing and IT landscape.

Year 1
Computer Fundamentals M1.1 ECTS: 5
Computational Thinking & Problem-Solving M1.2 ECTS: 5
Interpersonal Skills for IT M1.3 ECTS: 5
UX/UI Design & Usability M1.4 ECTS: 10
Programming Essentials M1.5 ECTS: 10
Management Information Systems M1.6 ECTS: 10
Networking Technologies M1.7 ECTS: 5
Mathematics for IT 1 M1.8 ECTS: 5
Software-Defined Computing M1.9 ECTS: 5

Year 2
Mobile App Development 1 M2.1 ECTS: 5
Mathematics for IT 2 M2.2 ECTS: 5
Operating Systems & Administration M2.3 ECTS: 10
Object-Oriented Programming M2.4 ECTS: 10
DevOps M2.5 ECTS: 5
Network Routing & Switching M2.6 ECTS: 5
Front-end Web Development M2.7 ECTS: 10
Data Storage & Database Management M2.8 ECTS: 10

A combination of module-appropriate assessment methods will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes on the course including group work, presentations, examinations, and project work.

Main Campus
Dorset College,
7 & 8 Belvedere Place,
Mountjoy Square,
Dublin 1,
D01 Y2P3
Admissions / Reception
+353 (1) 5746850
info@dorset.ie

https://dorset.ie/international/