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A UCD Computer Science degree equips you with the fundamental skills to work in a variety of roles including software developer, software architect, engineering manager, database designer, web developer, network engineer, systems administrator or IT consultant. UCD Computer Science graduates work in a wide range of domains including internet, telecommunications, healthcare, finance, online retail, gaming and social networking. Some graduates start their own companies, even immediately after graduating. With a BSc in Computer Science, you are also eligible to pursue graduate study in computer science and in related areas, such as business, mathematics and engineering. Graduates also pursue research in computer science through PhD programmes in UCD or other institutions.
Students take 11 programme (core/option) modules. Students who did not achieve a minimum grade of O1 or H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics must take MATH00010. All other students must take MATH10200. Students can take 1 elective module in the Spring Trimester.
Students take 10 core modules. In addition, students can take 10 credits of elective modules or alternatively, take two option modules to fulfil their stage requirements.
Students take 7 core modules and 1 option module from List A. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or alternatively, select option modules to fulfil their stage requirements..
If you are interested in doing an Internship as part of Stage 4, you must indicate your interest now (in Stage 3). See full details www.ucd.ie/science/careers/internships/students/
Students take 1 core module and 9 option modules.
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHSCI014 | Stage 4 - 70.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |