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Technology
and Software
Year 1
US713
Software Design with Virtual Reality and Gaming
US821
Software Design with Virtual Reality and Gaming
US715
Software Design with Digitalisation
US823
Software Design with Digitalisation
Year 2
Year 3
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Year 4
Software Design with Virtual Reality
& Gaming
Add-On
Software Design with Digitalisation
Software Design with Virtual Reality
and Gaming
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Level 8 Course Code: US821
Duration: 4 Years
CAO Points 2024: 289
Location: Athlone Campus
Modules at a glance:
Digital Media, Mathematics for Software Design,
Software Development, Web Development,
Game and Virtual Reality, Agile Methodologies,
Digitalisation for Connected Devices,
Communications, Computer Applications.
Bachelor of Science
Level 7
Entry Requirements: Leaving Certificate: Grade
H5 at higher level in two subjects, plus Grade
06 at ordinary level in four other subjects in the
Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must
be Mathematics and a Language (English or Irish).
Course Code: US713
Duration: 3 Years
Other Information:
• QQI FET/FETAC Applicants
• Work Placement
* For progression to Level 8: Applicants should
hold a BSc in Software Design with Virtual
Reality and Gaming or an equivalent Level 7
qualification.
US712
Software Design with Artificial Intelligence for Cloud Computing
US822
Software Design with Artificial Intelligence for Cloud Computing
US714
Computer Engineering
US917
Computer Engineering
US711
Computer Engineering with Network Infrastructure
US824
Computer Engineering with Network Infrastructure
US829
Computer Engineering for Robotics
US918
International Software Design (with International Placement)
Level 8 Courses
US821 Software Design with Virtual
Reality and Gaming
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Ab-Initio
US823 Software Design with
Digitalisation
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Ab-Initio
US822 Software Design with Artificial
Intelligence for Cloud Computing
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Ab-Initio
US917 Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Ab-Initio
US829 Computer Engineering for
Robotics
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Ab-Initio
US918 International Software Design
(with International Placement)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Ab-Initio
Add-On
Software Design with Artificial
Intelligence for Cloud Computing
Add-On
Level 7 Courses
Computer Engineering
Add-On
Computer Engineering with Network
Infrastructure
US713 Software Design with Virtual
Reality and Gaming
Bachelor of Science
US715 Software Design with
Digitalisation
Bachelor of Science
US712 Software Design with Artificial
Intelligence for Cloud Computing
Bachelor of Science
US714 Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
US711 Computer Engineering with
Network Infrastructure
Bachelor of Science
Courses and Progression
What is this course about?
Software development is an enormous growth area in ICT
engineering. Over 900 software companies are currently in
operation in Ireland employing more than 24,000 people.
Ireland’s reputation as a centre of software excellence is
unrivalled in Europe. It is home to multinational and indigenous
firms generating €16 billion of exports annually. The sector’s
wide-ranging activities include software development, R&D,
business services and EMEA/International headquarters.
Game development is one of the fastest growing sectors in
the entertainment industry. Annual video games sales are
approximately €30 billion and are expected to rise to €40
billion in the next four years. The value of the computer games
industry worldwide is in excess of €85 billion and it is an area
with enormous potential for development. Last year, there
was global investment of over €3 billion in Virtual Reality (VR)
and Augmented Reality (AR) industries. It reflects the exciting
potential to provide immersive environments in gaming and
movies that were not possible before now. Our VR and Gaming
specialisation prepares you to work as a software developer in
these fast-paced industries.
CAO Points 2024: 226
Location: Athlone Campus
Progression to Level 8: Yes (Add-on)*
Entry Requirements: Leaving Certificate: Grade
O6 at ordinary level in 5 subjects in the Leaving
Certificate. Two of these subjects must be
Mathematics and a Language (English or Irish).
Contact Details: Dr. Enda Fallon, Head of Department | Tel: 090 6471877 | Email: Enda.Fallon@tus.ie | Mr. John Barrett,
Course Coordinator | Email: John.Barrett@tus.ie | Dr. Mark Daly, Course Coordinator | Email: Mark.Daly@tus.ie
Why study this course?
As a student on this course, you’ll work with the latest tools and
technologies to enhance your skillset. Software development
languages, tools and methodologies provide the backbone of
this course. These skills are critical to following a career in the
game development industry but they also have widespread
application across many domains.
As part of your adventure in software design you will have the
opportunity to work in industry both locally and abroad on our
work placement programme. This gives you relevant working
experience and valuable contacts in the industry before you
graduate. If you decide to travel abroad on your placement our
excellent International Office will set you up with one of our
partner institutes across Europe and Asia. The world really is
your oyster.
What can I do after this course?
Students graduating from this course will be in a position
to take up careers as game developers, software designers,
database programmers and administrators, and technical
salespersons. Employers include: Ericsson, Valeo, Cisco,
Avaya (Nortel), SAP, Hewlett-Packard, Google, Microsoft, IBM,
Riverdeep, as well as financial institutions and SMEs.
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