SECTION 1 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Computer Science (group 5 subject) CAO Code: MH101 | CAO Points 2021: 338 Computer Science in MH101: recommended minimum O3/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics. For full details about entry requirements see p. 42.
>>Computer Science at Maynooth University is the study of the principles and use of computers and software.
>>Students enjoy the huge benefit of studying other Arts subjects with Computer Science in first year with options to take different degree paths afterwards.
>>Advanced topics such as computer vision, theoretical computer studies, robotics, cryptography and artificial intelligence may be studied, depending on the pathway students take. Why choose this subject? >> Students enjoy the huge benefit of studying other Arts subjects with Computer Science in first year. This lends graduates a wider frame of reference. There is a wide variety of options after first year.
>> 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.
>> Our laboratories and equipment provide excellent facilities for practical work and all our courses include a mix of lectures and lab work.
>> We endeavour to provide a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere for learning through our Computer Science Support Centre, extensive assistance during practical work and we are always available outside of lectures to help our students.
Course structure 1st year
2nd year and Final year
BA Bachelor of Arts – Computer Science Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor
>>Computer Science >>Continue with 1 of your other 1st year subjects >>Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details) >>Option to transfer to a specialised degree MH601 (BSc Computer Science through Arts), if students have taken either 30 credits of Computer Science plus 15 credits of Mathematical Studies Or >>15 credits of Computer Science plus an additional 7.5 credits including the module CS172 in the second semester of first year (22.5 credits in total) plus the 15 credits of Mathematics
>> Take either 15 credits or 30 credits of Computer Science >>Plus choose 2 or 3 other subjects including Critical Skills from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see p. 45 for compatible subjects)
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
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1st year
2nd year
Final year
>>Introduction to programming, computer systems and computer science theory
>>Algorithms & Data Structures >>Databases >>Operating Systems >>Multimedia Technology
>>Networks >>Theory of Computation >>Software Engineering >>Complexity >>Choice of CS topics