BSc in Information Technology
Course code: WD155
What is the BSc in Information Technology?
Technology is all around us. We want to CLICK on everything. We like to find everything on a web site. Information Technology is about managing information in our modern digital age.
We use the ATM machine, top-up our phone, download music or send photos to friends – these activities are part of our normal day. This Information Technology, the BSc in Information Technology course, WD 155, helps us to understand what is happening behind the scenes when modern technology is used. It helps you to see what is going on behind the screen. You can become one of the digital experts. Come and learn with us.
As you progress through the years you will learn about how companies use IT for their day-to-day business. A choice of different streams from second year on, will allow you to build variety into your selection of IT modules.
What structure does the programme have?
This programme has a very exciting and diverse structure. It consists of six 12 week semesters, with six modules in each semester (except semester 5).
Semester 5 is a flexible semester. This semester provides an opportunity for you to engage in work placement, exchange programmes abroad or professional development programmes in IT related areas.
Semester 1, Year 1 Programming Concepts Information Technology Systems Systems Analysis Fundamentals Visual Communication Mathematics Document Management |
Semester 2, Year 1 OO Programming 1 IT Applications Systems Implementation Web Design Statistical Analysis Communications |
Semester 3, Year 2 OO Programming 2 Network Fundamentals Data Modelling Multimedia Fundamentals Mathematical Modelling Web Applications |
Semester 4, Year 2 Introduction to GUI Internetworking Database Systems Multimedia Development Management Science |
Semester 5, Year 3 Flexible Semester, to include an opportunity for work placement, exchange programmes abroad or professional development programmes in IT related areas. |
Semester 6, Year 3 IT Project Management Distributed Information Systems Systems Development GUI Development MIS Fundamentals Hypermedia Systems |
What career oppurtinities will I have?
The jobs for which you might find yourself applying include the following:
- Systems analyst/programmer
- Information architect
- Programmer
- Web applications developer
- Technical support
- Database administrator
- Information technology consultant
- Software trainer
Further study opportunities
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology
BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development
Course Facts
Course Title: BSc in Information Technology
Course Code: WD155
Course Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
Course Entry
Are there any minimum entry requirements?
Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 5.
Mathematics OD3/HD3 and English or Irish OD3/HD3 are required subjects.
How do I apply?
You apply through the CAO system, www.cao.ie. The course code to select is WD155.
What points do I need to get?
Year |
2007 |
2008 |
Minimum Points |
300 |
215 |
For further information:
Contact WIT by emailing schoolsliaison@wit.ie, calling 051 845533 or download a prospectus on www.wit.ie.
Programme Leaders:
Sinéad O’Leary (soleary@wit.ie), Ann Vereker (avereker@wit.ie)
Head of Department:
Dr. Mícheál Ó hÉigeartaigh,
Department of Computing, Mathematics & Physics,
Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford.
Tel: 051 302 037
Email: computinginfo@wit.ie
Website: www.wit.ie/wd155
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Minimum Points | n/a | 300 | 215 | 240 |
But don't just take our word...
“Since 1998 I have studied at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) progressing from a National Certificate in Computer Applications (in 2000), to a Diploma in Information Technology (2001), to the completion of a BSc Degree in Commercial Software Development in 2002. I was always interested in further research, and when an offer to do a PhD as part of the ISOL group at WIT presented itself, I quickly accepted, and am now in the third year of my Doctorate. My research, which will be beneficial to industry, focuses on how users’ tacit knowledge requirements can be incorporated into the development of information systems.
Choosing a third level college that accommodated for my educational needs and wants was critical. WIT provides this to its students. The community spirit within WIT is one of its most endearing qualities with lecturers and staff always willing to provide assistance when needed”.
Fiona Murphy, BSc in Information Technology
