Information Technology

Bachelor of Science

Two I.T students infront of monitors
Two I.T students infront of monitors
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
40
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
MT 705
Entry Requirements
357 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

Pat McCarthy

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Overview

This programme provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies in IT infrastructure, security, emerging technologies, systems management, database systems and IT applications. The programme is designed around five key strategic pillars; Networking, Security, Cloud Computing Technologies, Scripting and Database Systems. The students who enrol on this programme will study modules aligned to the above areas.

Students will also learn about Information Security, a rapidly expanding sector in the computer industry. As more technology goes online, students will learn how secure private and sensitive information is most at risk from cyberattacks. The aim of the degree is to produce graduates with skills in IT infrastructure, operating systems, systems administration, cloud computing technologies and cybersecurity.

Graduates will be able to design, deploy and administer virtualised environments, deploy and configure networks, and secure IT infrastructures and IT Systems. At a time of increasing reliance on IT services, the demand for graduates with the skills to implement and maintain IT infrastructure remains high. This programme is specifically designed to address this need.

In Year 3, work placement runs from January. Placements for students are organised on a country-wide basis with a particular focus on Cork and Dublin. Students can also work abroad.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

The first year curriculum is common for all degrees in the Department of Computer Science, MTU Bishopstown Campus. All first-year students study the same modules and this means that students can transfer to another programme within the Department in year two if they meet the CAO entry requirements for that programme when they enter MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork. This offers great flexibility for qualifying students who may wish to change programmes after year one. This flexibility allows a student to make a more informed decision one year into their studies.

 

The first year curriculum for all students focuses on the fundaments of Computer Science. Modules include:

  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Web Development Fundamentals
  • Computer Architecture
  • Computer Security Principles
  • Maths for Computer Science
  • Modular Programming
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Operating Systems in Practice
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Physical Computing

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates who can coordinate and supervise the configuration, testing and deployment of IT Services and the ongoing support of those systems and their users are in constant demand.

  • IT Support engineer
  • Database administrator
  • Network administrator
  • System administrator

Progression

Further Studies

Graduates who have achieved an average of 50% are eligible to apply for year 4 (final year) of

  • BSc (Honours) in IT Management (MT 805)

Question Time

Yes. You will learn hands-on the skills required to implement, maintain and secure computer networks, hardware, databases, web services and applications.

IT jobs will grow by 11% in the next decade. You can work in nearly any industry. IT careers have high earning potential with the salaries in 2022 ranging from €55,510 to €126,830. It’s an innovative career field that needs people who are excited to be on the cutting edge of innovation as it continues to evolve. If you are easily bored and constantly imagining ways things could be better or more efficient, you’d probably be a good fit for an IT career. You can also work globally and remotely.

Programming is not the primary focus of this programme. You will cover some basic programming modules in first year.

MTU has a long and successful association with the Erasmus programme. Every year, students travel to study at MTU from across Europe and many MTU students travel to study beyond our shores. The Department of Computer Science has strong links with institutions in Germany, Sweden, France, and Finland.

You are interested in IT but you are not sure if you want to commit to 4 years of study. After successfully completing three years of study, you can either graduate or you may decide to progress to the Honours degree

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