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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computer Science and Information Technology

College of Science and Engineering
Title of Award
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
CAO Code
GY350
CAO Points
498(2024)
Average Intake
65
Delivery
On Campus
Award Type
Major
Next Intake
September 2025
Duration
4 year

Why Choose This Course?

Study Aboard

Full year abroad, where you can live, study, and immerse yourself in the culture of your chosen languages.

Work Placements

Students complete an 8‑month industrial placement (Jan–Aug) after Year 3 of the 4‑year degree. If external placements aren’t available, on‑campus projects are provided.

Accreditation

All Engineering Degrees at University of Galway are accredited by Engineers Ireland, confirming they meet the educational standards required for professional Engineers.

Employability

Learn key skills that open the way to a career in Business, Translation, Education, Diplomacy and more, either at home or abroad.

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Why University of Galway?

World renowned research led university nestled in the vibrant heart of Galway city on Ireland's scenic West Coast.

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Course Introduction

Turn Your Passion for Computers into a Global Career 
We depend on electronic devices, such as computers and mobile phones, computer software and networks to store, process, transmit, retrieve and manipulate information. 

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology will cover the technology used in these devices and will focus on the development of the software applications that make these devices useful.  

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