Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

TU Dublin BSc Computer Science students gain practical experience from day one, with the added benefit of learning by doing through current labs, project work, and partnerships with industry that convert classroom theory to practice. You will benefit from access to world-class facilities, leading-edge software, and real placements, all to advance your experience and career readiness:

Main experiential activities are:

• Virtual Interaction Research Lab (VIRaL) – Complete projects like the Intel VR Training Programme using VR/AR tools, gaining expertise in immersive simulation and industry-led collaborative research.
• Work placement & service-learning – Join external teams in Year 3 to get live work experience in professional settings, applying your skills to actual projects.
• Career Development Centre support – Get one-to-one guidance, employer visits, CV clinics, and job fairs tailored specifically for computing students.
• Programming & Computer Labs – Learn in computer laboratories that are well-equipped on campuses like Blanchardstown and Tallaght, with programming packages for security, network, and database modules.
• Erasmus+ exchange & internships – Choose to study or work in Europe on Erasmus+, broadening your cultural horizons and connections.

TU Dublin Computer Science BSc (Honours) graduates are well placed to enter employment, with skills in software development, cybersecurity, AI, and systems engineering. Here is how your degree prepares you to begin your career:

• Career Services – Computing career advisors will closely work with you to refine your CV, interview technique, and link you to employer networks through events and job fairs.
• Strong graduate employment statistics – Nearly all graduates obtain work within their sector months after graduating, with starting pay in Ireland usually between €30–40K (graduate outcome statistics on TU Dublin Careers websites).
• Industry networks – Collaboration with Intel via the VIRaL VR Training Programme, along with close links with local and global tech firms, leads to access to internships and early job opportunities.
• Professional accreditation – This qualification, accredited by the British Computer Society, adds to your professional credentials for IT and software engineering jobs. 
• Graduate outcomes – Mastered skills in project work, systems design, and programming give you lifelong flexibility in the tech sector.

Further Academic Progression

Graduates may also advance their academic studies by going for postgraduate qualifications in TU Dublin or elsewhere, e.g., an MSc in Data Science, Cybersecurity, AI, or transitioning to doctoral research, building on strong technical fundamentals and project-based experience.