BSc COMPUTATIONAL THINKING

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

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Maynooth University

Ireland , Maynooth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

MH603

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Feb-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 18,000 / year

Next Intake 3-Feb-2026

BSc COMPUTATIONAL THINKING

About

Degree Overview
>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.
>Examine the essentials of theoretical computer science and their mathematical foundations.
>Students have the option of undertaking a 1-year work placement or study abroad between 2nd and 3rd year (subject to availability).
>Acquire a deep understanding of the foundations of computation and information theory and gain advanced practical knowledge of programming in multiple languages.
>Study pure mathematics to hone your problem-solving skills, logical reasoning and analytical abilities, while gaining deep insight into principles that underly mathematical thought.
>The Department of Computer Science is located in the Eolas Building, a state-of-the-art ICT hub with dedicated business incubation facilities. Our laboratories and equipment provide excellent facilities for practical work and all our courses include a mix of lectures and laboratory work. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is located in Logic House on the South Campus.

For more details on the course structure click here

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Subject	Required	Ordinary Level Grade	Higher Level Grade
Irish	Yes	O6	H7
English	Yes	O6	H7
Language	No	N/A	N/A
Math	Yes	N/A	H2
Science	No	N/A	N/A

International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements

Visit the International Office website for details.

Mature Students

Mature Applicants

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.

Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require support for any required written exercise/interview/ online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

01 February 2024

Additional Information

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English & H2 Mathematics. MH603 Round 1 Points 2024: 577

HEAR and DARE

DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

English Program Requirements

IELTS : 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band

Duolingo English Test (DET) : The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 - with at least 110 in each individual subscore.

Pearson Test of English : 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section

TOEFL internet-based test : iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections

Career

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.
>Graduates enjoy outstanding career opportunities across a range of areas such as software development, machine learning, data science, mathematical and financial modelling, bioinformatics, cryptography, security and AI.
>Postgraduate study may include MSc Computer Science (Software Engineering), MSc in Data Science and Analytics, PhD Computer Science (Research), PhD Mathematics, PhD Statistics/ Data Science.