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DL836 BSc [Hons] Creative Computing

Apply and develop your creativity in the thriving and dynamic area of computing. Gain the hands-on skills and knowledge to create solutions for today’s fast-paced world. Learn core computing skills such as programming, app development and databases, while keeping a focus on the design of the technology interaction with the user.

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“The BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing is a unique programme. The range of skills the students attain prepare them well for a career in the technology industry. There is a strong demand in industry for graduates from this course.”
Richard Archbold, Vice President of Engineering, Intercom

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What will I do?

Develop computing skills using your imagination and interests
Create exciting apps, websites and games & learn to program in Java and related languages
Use media elements (text, graphics, audio, images, video and animations) to develop websites with HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript
Benefit from small class sizes and industry-experienced teaching team
Choose a specialist area of study, such as Data Visualisation, Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, Data Science, and Virtual/Augmented Reality (Years 3 & 4)
Use state-of-the-art computer labs within a friendly and supportive environment
Opportunities to study abroad for a year through the Erasmus Programme. Partnerships with Stuttgart Media University in Germany and Sabanci University in Istanbul
In Year 3, students spend the second half of the year working with an industry partner

What modules will I study?

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

What will I be able to do when I graduate?

Creative Computing graduates are in high demand! 94% of graduates were in full time employment 4 months after graduation (2018 Graduate Survey).

Recent employers include SAP, Optum, Workday, Verizon Connect, Sonalake, Version 1, Google, Vodafone, IBM, Accenture, Microsoft and Eir. Graduates roles include: web designer, web developer, mobile app designer, mobile app developer, user experience designer, game developer, project manager, database administrator & systems administrator.

Pathways to further study exist within IADT (MSc UX Design, MSc Cyberpsychology, and Masters by Research) and externally.

linkGraduate Exhibition | On Show 2021

Recent Student Projects

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Requirements

Course Code DL836 - Level 8
Application CAO
Duration 4 years [full-time]
Places 40
CAO Points 210
Portfolio No
Min Entry Requirements 2 H5 + 4 O6 / H7
Maths: O6 / H7
English: O6 / H7

Foundation Level Maths not accepted

LCVP is accepted as a sixth Leaving Certificate subject and is counted for points purposes.

Please note the above relates to Irish leaving cert students only

EU Candidates: For information about minimum entry requirements for your individual country please refer to the CAO EU/EFTA entry requirements document here.
FETAC Entry Requirements Applicants with QQI/FETAC awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules.

Applicants require at least a pass (O6/H7) in Maths in the Leaving Certificate or a pass in a mathematical methods module as part of the QQI/FETAC Award.

You can find more info about the application process and assessment below.
Advanced Entry Requirements You can apply for advanced entry into Years 2 and 3 of this course for September 2023 entry.
Email: admissions@dev.iadt.ie
Cost for materials and/or field tripsThe course may require the purchase of web hosting, headphones, microphones, etc. (approx. €50).
Erasmus DestinationsGermany
Mature StudentsWe welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.
More info for Mature Students is here.
International Students We welcome international students to IADT.
Learn how to apply as an International Student here.

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