BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing

Bachelor of Science (Honours)Applied Computing
Code:
WD028
Delivery:
Full Time
2018 CAO range:
        310 - 485
Level:
8
Campus:
Cork Road
Duration:
4 years
Credits:
240 ECTS
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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 course equips you with 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 six streams on offer; these are:

  • Cloud Infrastructure

  • Game Development

  • Computer Forensics

  • Audio Technology

  • Embedded Systems (including automotive design)

  • Information Systems

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


BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing 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, TSSG have a long association with the placement of our students. Students have found this an invaluable experience.

Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
Computing Systems 1Programming Fundamentals 2
Programming Fundamentals 1Applied Calculus
Discrete MathematicsComputer Systems 2
Physics 1Physics 2
The Computing IndustryWeb App Development 1
Website Development 1Choose one of the following electives:
2D Game Development
Automotive Software Concepts`
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Introduction to Media Development
Introduction to Security and Forensics
Project Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
AlgorithmsInternetworking
Data CommunicationsData Structures
Mathematical MethodsStatistics & Probability
Information ModellingDatabases
Digital ElectronicsTwo Electives from a stream
One Elective from a stream
Year 3
Semester 5Semester 6
Component DevelopmentWork Placement
Database Systems
Applied Cryptography
Preparation for Flexible Semester
Two Electives from a stream
Year 4
Semester 7Semester 8
Artificial IntelligenceDatabase Administration
Distributed SystemsProject 2
Formal SpecificationsTwo Electives from a stream
Project 1One free Elective
Two Electives from a stream

Leaving Certificate 2017:

Minimum entry requirements

2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O3/H7

Advanced and Equivalent Entry:

Graduates of BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing will find employment in industry in a range of sectors including:

  • Programmer

  • Information Systems Analyst

  • Project Manager

  • Systems Architect

  • Web Developer

  • Games Programmer

  • Automotive Software Designer

  • Database Administrator

  • Software Developer

  • Computer Forensics

  • Network Management

  • Education

  • Research


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