SECTION 8 – COMPUTER SCIENCE SPECIALISED DEGREES
BSc Computational Thinking CAO Code: MH603 | CAO Points 2018: 498
CAO Code: MH603 CAO Points 2018: 498 CAO Points Range 2017: 509-601 Places 2018: 12
Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Subject to availability Mature Applicants: See p. 202 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 207 QQI Link: No
>Study Computer Science, Mathematics and Philosophy in an accelerated three-year Bachelor of Science degree.
>Learn how to combine human creativity with the power of computers to solve problems.
>The essentials of theoretical computer science and their mathematical foundations.
>You will have the option of undertaking a 1-year work placement or study abroad between 2nd and 3rd year (subject to availability).
>The essentials of theoretical computer science and their mathematical foundations.
Why choose this degree? >Acquire hands-on programming skills, advanced problem-solving techniques, and learning to think logically and analytically when approaching complex problems developing your creativity and communication skills.
>Study Philosophy (seeking to understand and analyse human knowledge and thinking) and advanced mathematics.
>The Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University was founded in 1987 and is located in the Eolas Building, a €20M state-of-the-art ICT hub, which opened in 2015. Our new laboratories and equipment provide excellent facilities for practical work and all our courses include a mix of lectures and lab work.
Options after graduation? >Our BSc in Computational Thinking has been specifically designed to answer calls from industry for graduates with strong analytical competence, problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
Course structure 1st year
> 4 modules in Computer Science > 6 modules in Mathematics > 2 modules in Philosophy
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish & English & H2 Mathematics Duration: 3 years Placement Option: Yes – subject to availability
>Graduates will enjoy outstanding career prospects across a range of areas such as software development and analysis, mathematical and financial modelling, bioinformatics, cryptography and security.
>Postgraduate study may include MSc Geocomputation, MSc Computer Science (Software Engineering), PhD Computer Science (Research).
Contact us Maynooth University Department of Computer Science, Eolas Building
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Maynooth University Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Logic House
mathstatssupport@mu.ie + 353 1 708 3914
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mathematics-and-statistics Find us on Twitter
You might also like Computer Science and Software Engineering (through Science or Arts) p. 196 and 184 Computer Science as a subject in Arts (MH101) p. 56 Computer Science as a subject in Science (MH201) p. 164 Robotics and Intelligent Devices p. 194
2nd year
> 6 modules in Computer Science > 4 modules in Mathematics > 2 modules in Philosophy
You will have the option of undertaking a 1-year work placement or study abroad after 2nd year (subject to availability)
Possible topics 1st year
>Computer Science (Algorithms, Data Structures, Operating Systems)
>Mathematics (Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, Analysis)
> Philosophy (Logic, Reasoning)
Final year
6 compulsory Computer Science and Mathematics modules including a project are complemented by 6 optional modules chosen from among the 3 core disciplines
Programming languages
> 1st year: Python, Java, SQL > 2nd year: C, R, Haskell > Final year: language choice in projects of choice
2nd year
>Computer Science (Programming Languages, Computation, Complexity)
>Mathematics (Analysis, Group Theory)
> Philosophy (Epistemology, Philosophy of Science)
Final year
> Programming Language Semantics, >Group Theory, Differential Geometry, Topology
> Selected topics from Computer Science, Mathematics and Philosophy
Full degree and module detail on our Course Finder
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/level8 188 on webchat
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