Computing

This innovative BSc (Hons) in Computing with specialisations is intended to appeal to anyone who is interested in developing practical knowledge and skills in the application of technology to help solve problems in business, data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, gaming and cybersecurity. In your final year, you will study modules based on your chosen specialisation from important and exciting areas of computer science.

This IT degree course is designed to appeal to those at work or seeking to re-enter the workforce. There are no specific academic requirements with applicants considered based on relevant work and other experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the application process. Applicants under 21 will be assessed based on Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Laptop Requirement This programme has a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy. Specifically, students are expected to successfully participate in lectures, laboratories and projects using a laptop computer with a substantial hardware configuration. The recommended configuration is as follows: Processor: Intel 11th Gen or newer, Core i3 / i5 /i7 or Ultra 3 / 5 /7 Or AMD 5000 Series or newer, Rzyen 3 / 5 /7 Random Access Memory (RAM): 16GB or greater Storage: SSD (Solid State Drive) 256GB or greater Wireless Card: 802.11 n/ac/ax capability Recommended Operating Systems: Windows 11 Later Version of MAC OS should also be fine. Chromebook’s are not recommended. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI cannot provide support for these personal devices.