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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyThe BSc (Hons) Computing in Software Development is a honours degree of four years that is intended to teach students about designing, developing, testing, and evaluating software systems—with an emphasis on agile approaches to web and mobile apps. The degree is most suitable for those who like coding, collaboration, and problem-solving, with additional deeper study of programming, security, IoT, and specialisms like AI, machine learning, and immersive technology.
Curriculum Structure
Areas of focus: Agile software engineering, web & mobile development, software testing & security, data analysis & visualization, AI/ML, IoT, immersive tech
Learning outcomes: You will graduate able to design, develop, test, deploy, and evaluate high-quality software systems, work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and get used to evolving tech environments
Professional alignment (accreditation): Irish honours degree (NFQ Level 8), as per industry best practice, such as agile development practices and team-based developments
Reputation (employability rankings): Excellent 91 % of our graduates secure employment within six months, and 73 % earn €30–50k salaries.
At DkIT, you'll gain hands-on, real-life skills in a blend of project work, practical laboratories, and industry placements, supported by top-of-the-line facilities and professionally qualified staff. You'll enjoy use of well-equipped computer laboratories, guidance on group projects, and a specialist Placement Office that helps to identify host companies for quality work experience.
Experience includes:
DkIT BSc (Hons) in Computing in Software Development graduates move on to such roles as Software Engineer, Application Developer, Software Tester, Web Developer, Cloud Computing Developer, or Technical Consultant—many within six months of leaving college, and often earning at the €30–50k rate. With wide career direction, industry networking, and degree recognition that's universally accepted, this degree provides a solid springboard to a future in technology:
Further Academic Progression:
The graduates of this honours programme may further their education by advancing to postgraduate diplomas or master's courses. Importantly, the MU–DkIT Regional Graduate Academy, launched in May 2025, provides students with the option to study structured PhD programmes in Computer Science, with joint registration and awarding by Maynooth Universit
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