Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Technology

In TU Dublin's BSc in Computing & Information Technology (TU757), lectures are only the beginning—students constantly reinforce theory with practical projects, using specially equipped computer, network, and cyber‑security labs. Through working in this hands-on environment, you'll not only learn, you'll do, with employers requiring hands-on experience. Here's how your learning experience is enriched:

• State-of-the-art computing, network, and cyber‑security labs to enable real-world experimentation and system building
• Practice-based curriculum with web/app/game development projects, entrepreneurship exercises, and infrastructure/system design
• IMMERSE paid summer startup internships (8–12 weeks) to students after at least three years, with mentorship and real business exposure
• School-level industry engagement, including placements, internships, and accreditation linkages with 8 of the top 10 ICT multinationals in Dublin
• Access to Hothouse incubator & Greenway Hub for entrepreneurial students, with funding, support, and innovation-led environments
• Campus facilities, such as Central Quad at Grangegorman and to come at Blanchardstown's Áras Geal, with state-of-the-art IT labs and casual learning area

Our graduates regularly move into positions such as software developer, IT analyst, network engineer, and cybersecurity professional. Having rigorous practical experience and Dublin-based industry exposure, many gain full-time employment shortly after graduation.

Here's how TU Dublin helps your career development:

• Career Development Centre & Placement Registry: Providing employability training, CV/interview skills, and 6-month internship/placement referral
• Employment statistics & wage awareness: Computing graduates in Ireland typically begin between €30–40k, with outstanding long-term career progression
• Industry connections: Linkages with multinational ICT companies, facilitated by School placement connections and quality-assured courses
• Accreditation & professional value: A QQI Level 7 award and BCS accreditation give valued qualifications and an unstated pathway to chartered status
• Strong graduate outcomes: TU Dublin graduates are some of the most employable, according to U‑Multirank, with live industry projects behind them

Further Academic Progression

After completing the BSc (Level 7), you can go on to an add-on Level 8 qualification such as BSc (Honours) in Computing (Information Technology) (TU860), or follow specialist pathways with postgraduate diplomas and master's in areas of cybersecurity, data analytics, or AI—all pathways enabled by the School and continue merit through recognized accreditation.