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QQI-FET progression to Computer Science DN201

Computer Science involves the investigation and exploration of the theory, practice and use of computers and computation.

Do you ever wonder how Google, Skype, internet banking or computer games work? Would you like to develop the next generation of cutting-edge computing technologies? If you are a logical thinker who likes problem solving, a degree in Computer Science could be for you. Computer scientists have advanced data compression technology that inspired the digital media revolution, for example, DVDs, mp3s and YouTube video streaming.

How do I enter DN201 Computer Science from a QQI-FET major award?

Entry to first year Computer Science is available on a competitive basis to applicants who present an accepted major award with Distinction (80% or better) in at least 5 components, including any components and/or results specified below.

What QQI-FET major award(s) are accepted?

  • CITXX Information Technology
  • 5M0536/5M17814 Computer Systems & Networks
  • 5M0529/5M17817 Software Development
  • 6M0695 Computer Systems & Networks
  • 6M0691 Software Development

What components are required?

CITXX Information Technology

The award must include Distinction in at least 5 components, and must include Distinction in the following components:

  • C20012 Computer Architecture 
  • C20013 Computer Programming
5M0529/5M17817 Software Development

The award must include Distinction in at least 6 components, and must include Distinction in the following components:

  • 5N0541/5N17785 Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
  • 5N0556 Maths for STEM or Leaving Certificate Mathematics grade O2/H6
  • one of the following components or Leaving Certificate Mathematics grade O2/H6:
    • 5N0554/5N17782 Computational Methods & Problem Solving 
    • 5N18396 Maths for Information Technology
  • three of the following components:
    • 5N0783 Database Methods
    • 5N1651 Games Analysis Design
    • 5N1910 Web Authoring
    • 5N0580/5N17787 Mobile Technologies
    • 5N2928/5N17789 Operating Systems
    • 5N2927/5N17802 Programming & Design Principles
    • 5N2769/5N17804 Software Testing
    • 5N2772/5N17803 Software Architecture 
5M0536/5M17814 Computer Systems & Networks

The award must include Distinction in at least 6 components, and must include Distinction in the following components:

  • 5N0548/5N17783 Computer Systems Hardware
  • 5N0556 Maths for STEM or Leaving Certificate Mathematics grade O2/H6
  • one of the following components or Leaving Certificate Mathematics grade O2/H6:
    • 5N0554/5N17782 Computational Methods & Problem Solving
    • 5N18396 Maths for Information Technology
  • three of the following components:
    • 5N2929/5N17788 Networking Essentials
    • 5N0544/5N17784 Distributed Systems
    • 5N0583/5N17786 ICT Security Policy & Management
    • 5N0580/5N17787 Mobile Technologies
    • 5N2927/5N17802 Programming & Design Principles
    • 5N2434/5N17805 Virtualisation Support
    • 5N2928/5N17789 Operating Systems
6M0691 Software Development

The award must include Distinction in at least 5 components in the award, and must include Distinction in the following component:

  • 6N3395 Mathematics or Leaving Certificate Mathematics grade O2/H6
6M0695 Computer Systems and Networks

The award must include Distinction in at least 5 components, and must include Distinction in the following components:

  • 5N0556 Maths for STEM or Leaving Certificate Mathematics grade O2/H6
  • Four of the following components:
    • 6N0720 Network Security
    • 6N0734 Mobile Technologies
    • 6N0856 Distributed Systems
    • 6N1411 Systems Software
    • 6N1950 Communications
    • 6N2093 Physical and Logical Networking
    • 6N3395 Mathematics

How will I be assessed?

If there are more eligible applicants than places, admission will be competitive based on (opens in a new window)QQI-FET scoring.

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