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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Maynooth UniversityMaynooth's four-year honours BSc Computer Science & Software Engineering degree combines computer science basics and applied mathematics and science—ideal for problem solvers and software developers. Students will study core modules in programming, software engineering, algorithms, and networks, and complete industry-focused projects.
Curriculum Structure
Specialized areas: "Software design • Programming languages & compilers • Networks & concurrency • Machine learning & AI • Team project and industrial placement"
Learning outcomes: "Build robust software solutions; apply software engineering principles; master programming language principles; innovate distributed systems and AI; perform well in teams; prepare for industry challenge in real-world applications."
Professional alignment (accreditation): Accredited by the Irish Computer Society
Reputation (graduate employability rankings): Maynooth University is currently ranked as #1 Young University in Ireland (THE, 2023); the CS program has a very strong reputation for graduate employability, with near 100% employment rate per past national league tables
In Maynooth, you won't just be studying theory—you'll be putting your skills into practice in the world-class Eolas Building, a €20 million ICT hub boasting top-notch labs and software tools. From team projects to an industrial placement that is fully accredited by the National Framework of Qualifications, the course gets you industry-ready.
This is how it plays out in reality:
BSc Computer Science & Software Engineering graduates have the practical and theoretical skills to thrive in the world today: software developer, systems engineer, data specialist, or R&D consultant roles are the typical outcome. And that's only the beginning:
Here's what you get on the job front:
Career Services: access to Careers Connect, pre-placement workshops, mentoring, and placement fairs through the university's career support team
Employment Rates & Salaries: CS graduates from Maynooth have close-to-100 % employment levels across; typical entry salary in Ireland is between €30,000 and €45,000 with strong growth potential.
University–Industry Partnerships: SMEs locally, multinationals, semi-state organizations, and government bodies are placement partners; Erasmus+ opportunities generally available
Accredited, Long-Term Value: Placement activities are part of your degree credit, and the program is accredited by the Irish Computer Society—further enhancing your professional status.
Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can continue to study straight away after graduation, for instance:
Master's at Maynooth: MSc Software Engineering, MSc Data Science & Analytics, or a research MSc/PhD in Computer Science
Professional routes: Professional Master of Education (for those who want to teach CS at post-primary level
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