Computer Science Common Entry Careers
Computer Science exposes you to areas like programming, computer architecture, games modelling, as well as the mathematical basis that underpins computing.
Key information
CAO points 2026
362
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 8
Duration
Four years
Attendance
Full-time
Course code
LM121
The career opportunities will depend primarily on the BSc programme chosen by you. One specific career path open to a graduate from all three programmes is that of Software Developer / Software Engineer. These roles now sometimes specify additional specialities such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, data analytics, and cloud computing; all of which are covered in depth across the three Denominated Programmes (options). In addition, there are attractive follow-on postgraduate options, both nationally and internationally, leading to Masters and PhD awards.
- IT Consultant
- Web Developer
- Dev Ops
- System Administrator
- Software testing
- Software Project Manager
- Application Specialist
- Business Analyst
- Technical Sales Consultant.
BSc. in Cyber Security and IT Forensics
- IT/Networking Project Manager
- Network Designer/Administrator,
- IT Administrator/Manager
- Network Security Analyst/Consultant
- Computer Crime Consultant.
B.Sc. Computer Games Development
- Games Programmer
- Graphics Programming
- High-Performance Computing
These roles lead to senior positions in the longer run such as:
- Technical lead
- Enterprise architect
- Solutions architect
- Software architect
- Security architect
- Information architect
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Software product manager
