BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing
Course code: WD028
What is Applied Computing?
Applied Computing is the application of classic and leading edge computing concepts and technologies to different, current problem areas. These concepts and technologies can be applied at the different levels of system development from project analysis and implementation to project management.
What is the BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing course?
It is a four year honours degree course. It is the oldest degree in WIT and has a solid and unrivalled reputation in the computing industry in Ireland.
The main part of the programme equips you with a strong programming/systems development/problem solving skills. You will choose an area of your choice depending on your interests. These areas are called streams and give you an opportunity to specialise in an area of your choice. Currently we have five streams onoffer; these are:
- Computer Games
- Computer Forensics
- Information Systems
- Networks
- Embedded Systems (including automotive design)
As new and exciting areas emerge, we design streams to address these areas so these lists may have even more choice than is currently available.
Career Opportunities
- Programmer
- Information Systems Analyst
- Project Manager
- Systems Architect
- Web Developer
- Games Programmer
- Automotive Software Designer
- Database Administrator
Placement
Students take part in a (paid) work placement for the fifth semester. This placement takes place in a software house or the IT department of a large company or industry. Companies such as AIB, Microsoft, Waterford Crystal have a long association with the placement of our students. Students have found this an invaluable experience.
Follow on Study
Postgraduate degress, both research and taught masters and research based PhD's in the area of computing.
What areas can I expect to work in?
- Software Development
- Games Programming
- Computer Forensics
- Automotive Software Development
- Network Management
- Education
- Research
- Project Management
Course Outline
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
| Computing Essentials Discrete Maths Programming Fundamentals Physics for Computing The Software Development Cycle Thinking & Learning |
Algorithms Applied Calculus Computer Architecture Data Modelling Management & Organisations Project & Management Communications |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Data Communications Data Structures Digital Electronics Mathematical Methods Operating Systems Requirements Engineering |
Statistics & Probability |
| Semester 5 -8 | |
Other topics of study in Semester 5 - 8 include: In Semester 8 there are 2 electives: Intercultural Communications and Management Psychology. | |
Course Facts
Course Title: BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing
Course Code: WD028
Course Level: 8
Duration: 4 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
- Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 6
- Number of subjects at higher level grade C or better: 2
Required Subjects:
- English/Irish: OD3/HD3
- Mathematics: OB3/HD3
For further information
Course Leader: Mairéad Meagher BSc, MPhil
Email: mmeagher@wit.ie or computinginfo@wit.ie.
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Minimum Points | 290 | 300 | 305 |
But don't just take our word...
“I graduated in 2000 with a First Class Honours BSc Degree in Applied Computing. I joined the graduate programme at Barclays Capital in London. During my time at Barclays, I rotated around different roles from the analysis and testing of a new credit risk system to application support of a futures trading system. After Barclays, I joined Limit Underwriting Ltd. in London. I was part of a two-person team maintaining and developing a reinsurance system. I joined Sun Life Financial in January 2005 in Waterford as a Software Engineer. In my present role I am maintaining and developing a data warehouse. I am also currently studying for a Masters in e-Commerce Engineering.
I really enjoyed the time I spent in WIT. The subjects taught were varied and helped give the student an idea of what work they’d like to do, whether it be Analysis, Design, Testing or Development”.
Trish Mulligan, BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing
See also
Course brochure - BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing - WD028
(PDF, 177KB)
Course brochure - BSc Applied Computing (Games) - WD028
(PDF, 825KB)
