Computer Science Common Entry

Are you the kind of person who:

• Likes problem solving, even if it takes time?
• Appreciates creativity, and gets a buzz from making “things”?
• Enjoys using the computer, but you’re curious about how it works?
• Would like to enrol in a degree program that leads to a wide variety of career paths and opportunities?

Why study Computer Science at UL?

LM121 Computer Science Common Entry is designed to provide you with a gateway to better choice if you’re unsure which area you’d like to study. You can avail of a broad common first year which will introduce you to various topics in Computing. Having gained a better understanding of each subject area, you then choose your preferred pathway to specialise for the remainder of your degree programme. At UL, you get to try before you decide.

LM121 Computer Science is a gateway from Year 1 to a degree in either:

• BSc. Computer Systems
• BSc. in Cyber Security and IT Forensics
• BSc. Computer Games Development

The Faculty of Science and Engineering currently offers a number of degree programmes oriented around computer science. This programme allows you to take a variety of subjects centred on Computer Science (Common Entry) before deciding to choose a specific programme.

The Computer Systems degree is a blend of typical computer science and software engineering degree programmes; with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and data science

Cyber Security and IT Forensics focuses on the construction of safe and secure networks and systems of the future.

Computer Games Development concentrates on approaches and technologies for the design and implementation of intelligent games.

In all of the programmes, you will learn to develop mobile applications and web/ cloud systems applicable to a broad set of areas such as connected health, smart cities, smart homes, entertainment, communication, and automation. Each degree pathways requires three years of study in addition to the one introductory year for LM121.

The career opportunities will depend primarily on the BSc programme chosen by you. One specific career path open to a graduate from all three programmes is that of Software Developer / Software Engineer. These roles now sometimes specify additional specialities such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, data analytics, and cloud computing; all of which are covered in depth across the three Denominated Programmes (options). In addition, there are attractive follow-on postgraduate options, both nationally and internationally, leading to Masters and PhD awards.

Computer Systems
IT Consultant, Web Developer, Dev Ops, System Administrator, Software testing, Software Project Manager, Application Specialist, Business Analyst, Technical Sales Consultant.

BSc. in Cyber Security and IT Forensics
IT/Networking Project Manager, Network Designer/Administrator, IT Administrator/Manager, Network Security Analyst/Consultant, Computer Crime Consultant.

B.Sc. Computer Games Development
Games Programmer, Graphics Programming, High-Performance Computing. These roles lead to senior positions in the longer run such as technical lead, enterprise architect, solutions architect, software architect, security architect, information architect, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and software product manager.