Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (International)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Technological University Dublin

Program Overview

You'll gain global competitive edge with TU Dublin's BSc in Computer Science (International), a four-year program with an immersion year of study abroad in Korea or across Europe, setting you up to thrive as a software developer or app builder in today's global tech landscape Ideal for students looking to specialize in internet development, cloud computing, mobile software, AI, and games technology through both classroom study and international experience.

Curriculum Structure

  • Year 1: You'll have a good programming, algorithm design, and data structures foundation with courses like Programming 1, Data Structures, and Computer Systems, the foundation for further studies.
  • Year 2: The focus continues with software development practice and technology through units like Database Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, and Web Development, enabling you to build good programs and systems.
  • Year 3 (Exchange): Spend year 3 abroad—often at Korea's Kyungpook National University or European partner universities—taking modules of interest, and acquiring additional technical and cultural knowledge
  • Year 4: You return to TU Dublin to tackle more advanced subjects and work on your capstone project, with options over modules in enterprise systems, AI, digital games, or security and forensics

Focus Areas: Cloud & mobile software, internet development, enterprise systems, artificial intelligence, games technology

Learning Outcomes: Students can design and develop scalable, secure software systems, choose complex algorithmic solutions, implement AI techniques, and practice professional computing globally.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): NFQ Level 8 BSc (Honours) – joint degree program with KNU in Korea; accredited in industry-standard frameworks globally

Reputation (Employability Rankings):TU Dublin is Ireland's first technological university and one of its largest, with robust industry ties and graduate prospects The CS (International) programme is consistently top-ranked in Ireland's tech industry

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students gain hands‑on experience from day one, working in real-world tech environments and benefiting from TU Dublin’s strong industry partnerships and cutting‑edge global facilities. You’ll build your skills through collaborative group work, international placements, and access to professional tools and research environments.
What this means for you:

  • Global Classroom & Exchange Year: During Year 3, you’ll work with international teammates and either spend a full year studying abroad at partners like Kyungpook National University, Hanyang, or across Europe, or complete an international industrial placement—all designed to build cross‑cultural tech collaboration.
  • Industry‑Sponsored Projects & Fair: Access real-world challenges through project collaboration with Google, Microsoft, IBM, and more—showcased at the annual project fair attended by industry reps.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities and Tools: Based at the Grangegorman Central Quad, our School includes access to labs, software tools, and research centres like Greenway Hub, TU Hothouse innovation spaces, and advanced computing clusters supporting AI, cloud, and games development .
  • Group Projects & Capstone: Expect rich collaborative experiences—Year 3’s Global Classroom is fully online and team‑based, and in Year 4 you’ll undertake a substantial capstone in your chosen specialization like AI or enterprise systems.
  • Language and Cultural Integration: Choose to study German, Chinese or Korean and take part in organised social and cultural events during exchanges—deepening your adaptability and global skills.

Progression & Future Opportunities

By graduation, you’ll be prime for globally-focused tech careers such as Software Engineer, Cloud Solutions Architect, AI Developer, or Systems Analyst:

  • Career Guidance: TU Dublin's Career Services offer CV building, interview training, internships, and networking through the ICT-benchmarked Dublin tech ecosystem and bi-annual project fair.
  • Graduation Outcomes: Over 100% improvement and completion rate in this double-degree program, with graduates citing enhanced employability through international experience.
  • Industrial Partnerships: TU Dublin has formal partnerships with Google, Microsoft, IBM, Salesforce, SAP, and Huawei—offering placements, campus projects, and recruitment opportunities.
  • Accreditation Strength: NFQ Level 8 honours degree, fully accredited in Ireland and Korea; meets global professional standards and graduate qualification frameworks.
  • Graduate Destinations: Graduates obtain top European and Asian universities, multinational tech corporations, start-ups (including TU's own Hothouse incubator), and public sector roles.

Here's how TU Dublin is working for your future:

  • Career Services – specialist workshops, one-to-one advice, CV and interview support
  • Industry Networking – project fairs, company site visits, and visiting industry guests.
  • Global Partnerships – qualification recognized in Ireland and partner countries; dual-degree relevance.
  • Incubation Support: use of Greenway Hub and TU Hothouse for bringing ideas to commercial practice.
  • Alumni Mentoring: professional follow-up by the School to check progress and encourage participation.

Further Academic Progression

You can continue to MSc in the specialized fields of AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, or even research at PhD level through the Graduate Research School of TU Dublin—leveraging our partnerships with SFI, Enterprise Ireland, and leading technology companies.

Program Key Stats

€13500 (Annual Cost)
€ 50
Sept Intake : 1st Jun


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Eligibility Criteria

2.4 - 3.0
24
75 - 80

1090
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6.0
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Application analyst
  • Applications developer
  • Cyber security analyst
  • Data analyst

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