Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science**
These programmes focus on the practical application of chemistry. Students learn how new medicines
are discovered and how to ensure that they are safe and of high quality. A strong emphasis on practical
work and projects gives the students a great experience in all these areas. It prepares graduates for
immediate employment in the pharmaceutical, chemical, biomedical, and biotechnology sectors. In
addition to laboratory work, there is a huge demand for graduates from this programme in areas including
quality management, quality assurance, training and development, regulatory affairs, marketing and
research. In addition, graduates can pursue postgraduate (MSc or PhD) courses immediately.
Community Development and Youth
These degrees encourage learners to engage in dialogue, lectures, group work, online learning,
case studies and complete practice placements. Through these interactions, learners develop skills,
knowledge and practice to work in community development and youth work. The graduate as a
critical thinker may work with different groups to promote social inclusion and transformation.
Computer Networks and Cyber Security
This programme focuses on the infrastructure that powers the movement of data about the internet.
Students get an in-depth understanding of computer network design, implementation and optimisation
through a suite of modules that focus on cutting-edge technologies. This includes software defined
networks, public, private and hybrid cloud technologies and ethical hacking. The cyber security ecosystem has evolved and grown at an exponential rate over the last number of years and is a critical aspect
for all sectors of our economy
Computer Science
This programme is designed for students who have completed the Leaving Certificate Computer Science
subject (with a O4 or H6) or a GCE in Computing (or equivalent, for example, a BTech in Computing).
Certain other equivalent qualifications such as a QQI FET Level 5 award in Computing will also
be considered.
This three-year fast-track honours degree allows learners, who already have a background in computing,
to ‘’get up to speed’’ quickly on the core curriculum and rapidly progress to more advanced topics.
It is a broad-based computing programming course which covers a full range of core topics including
programming, databases, networking, machine learning and AI and data science apps.
Computing
This programme provides students with the theoretical and practical skills they need to participate fully in
the rapidly growing computing industry. This programme also provides a strong core set of competencies
in general computing.
Ireland is the world’s largest exporter of computer software. This means that there are excellent
opportunities for finding well-paid employment after graduation. Additionally, because computers are used
in almost every area of modern life, the range of opportunities and types of jobs are endless.
Computing & Maths
Business and ICT
Applied Computing
This programme is designed to give students experience of a range of modern computing skills. Students
will learn cutting-edge programming techniques, data analytics, UX design, web architecture plus
many other skills. With an excellent mix of lectures and practicals, students can practice honing core
computational and problem-solving skills needed for today’s technology-driven society.
There is also an option to spend a semester in Year 3 studying in one of our partner universities in
Europe or China.
Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology
Students will study a range of modules from Freshwater and Marine Biology at home and abroad to
Environmental Management and Biodiversity and Conservation. This is an applied biology programme
with an emphasis on practicals, projects and placement. These programmes focus on Freshwater and
Marine Biology of organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. The sustainable development
of renewable resources in the face of the rapidly expanding population and developing economy is a
consistent theme throughout these programmes
Applied Social Care*
Social Care is a profession dedicated to changing peoples’ lives for the better so that they can be full
and empowered participants in shaping their social world. This programme is for people to want to be
a change agent. Students will learn about the multiple causes of social oppression and ways of working
with people with a variety of needs so they can be healthy, resilient and free contributors to a caring
society. Social care is about liberating people to achieve a better world. This degree is underpinned by an
educational philosophy based on dialogue and lived experience. We have a dedicated full-time placement
coordinator who works closely with students to ensure the best possible placement experience.
