Expand+Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements
O3/H6 in Mathematics
O6/H7 in English, Irish. and three other recognised subjects

Irish Leaving Certificate

Minimum entry requirements

–To matriculate on the results of the Leaving Certificate, a ...

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O3/H6 in Mathematics
O6/H7 in English, Irish. and three other recognised subjects

Irish Leaving Certificate

Minimum entry requirements

–To matriculate on the results of the Leaving Certificate, a student must present at least six recognised subjects selected according to course requirements (see Entry Requirements for each course) and must obtain at least Grade H5 in two subjects and Grade O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects.

– A student may normally combine the results of Leaving Certificate examinations obtained in different years for Matriculation Registration purposes. This concession applies to Matriculation Registration only; it does not apply to the calculation of points. However, it should be noted that students seeking to enter Medicine must meet the minimum entry requirements, including both Leaving Certificate points and matriculation, in the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate.

Acceptable subjects

All subjects of the current Leaving Certificate examination are accepted for Matriculation Registration purposes, with the following exceptions and qualifications:

i. Gaeilge – Bonnleibhéal (Irish – Foundation Level) will not be accepted for Matriculation Registration purposes.

ii. Mathematics Ordinary Alternative/ Foundation Level will be accepted for Matriculation Registration purposes, but not as a substitute for the subject Mathematics in courses for which the subject Mathematics is currently an entry requirement. Leaving Certificate points are not awarded for either of these subjects.

Applicants presenting Leaving Certificate results from previous which include subjects no longer offered should email admissions@ ucd.ie for advice with regard to acceptability and any exclusions which may apply.

Combination of subjects not permitted
–The subject “Physics and Chemistry” may not be presented with either “Physics” or “Chemistry”.

–“Agricultural Economics” may not be presented with “Economics”.

–“Classical Studies” may not be presented with “Latin” or “Greek”.

Laboratory science subjects
The following subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate are recognised laboratory science subjects:

Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry (Joint), Physics.

For Science (DN200) only, Applied Mathematics or Geography may also be used as a laboratory science subject.

For Veterinary Nursing (DN310) only, Home Economics (Social & Scientific) may also be used as a laboratory science subject.

Assessment of applications
Admission to most undergraduate courses is extremely competitive. Entry is normally based on the points system for students presenting Irish Leaving Certificate examinations.

Notes
–Minimum points requirements can change from year to year as they are dependent on demand for each course, as well as the number of places available.

–For entry in 2018, 25 additional points will be awarded for a grade H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, where that subject is one of the six subjects being counted for points purposes.

–Applicants’ performance in the Leaving Certificate examination is scored on their best results in no more than six individual subjects taken in the Leaving Certificate examination of any one year. This does not preclude an intending applicant from taking school-leaving examinations in two or more years. In this event, the choice of year for scoring purposes will be such as to ensure that each applicant is credited with the maximum possible score.

–It is still possible to achieve matriculation and subject requirements over more than one year. However, for admission to Medicine, applicants must achieve both the required subject grades and the points in the same sitting.

–The subjects and combinations of subjects not permitted for matriculation also apply when computing an applicant’s points score.

–The points scores for Medicine are adjusted when combined with HPAT – Ireland. Please see www.ucd.ie/myucd/hpat.

–For scoring of pre 2017 Leaving Certificate examinations, please see: www.ucd.ie/ registry/admissions/points.html.

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2018 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2018 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2018 CAO Handbook: Fee €60 Closing Date: 22nd July 2018 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2018 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2018, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2018 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5th March 2018 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2018 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2018 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2018 at 5:15pm.

Expand+Why is this course for me?
Do you ever wonder how Google, Skype, internet banking or computer games work? Would you like to develop the next generation of cutting edge computing technologies? If you’re a logical thinker who likes problem solving an...

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Do you ever wonder how Google, Skype, internet banking or computer games work? Would you like to develop the next generation of cutting edge computing technologies? If you’re a logical thinker who likes problem solving and you enjoy subjects like Mathematics, a degree in Computer Science could be for you. Computer scientists have advanced data compression technology that inspired the digital media revolution, e.g. DVDs, mp3s and YouTube video streaming.

The Computer Science course is full time and includes a mixture of lectures, tutorials and practical assignments.

Computer Science with Data Science Pathway:
Why is this course for me?
If you have an interest in technology and trends, this degree could be for you. At its core data science is about extracting insights from data that can transform the way a company operates. For example, understanding data can match millions of businesses with new customers around the world in the areas of advertising and e-commerce. Mining large-scale data sets based on our health can inform pharmaceutical companies when choosing new medicines to develop and capturing data streams from wearable devices can improve our understanding of our habits and routines. Agri-food, energy, transport, government, education are all examples of industries on the verge of being transformed by the power of data-driven methods.

Expand+What Will I Study?
This is a sample pathway for a degree in Computer Science. Topics include advanced software engineering, mobile application development, networks and Internet systems and web multimedia. Students learn programming languages such ...

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This is a sample pathway for a degree in Computer Science. Topics include advanced software engineering, mobile application development, networks and Internet systems and web multimedia. Students learn programming languages such as Java, C++, Perl and Ruby; markup languages such as HTML, XML; Internet technologies such as ASP, PHP and Flash; graphics languages such as OpenGL and VRML. Students will also use both Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.

First Year
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Elective modules

Second Year
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Elective modules

Third Year
Computer Science (UCD School of Computer Science & Informatics runs a research summer internship programme and students can apply for summer and longer internships in companies such as Google, Microsoft and IBM)
Elective modules

Fourth Year
Computer Science (Includes a research project)

Computer Science with Data Science:
What will I study?
This degree follows the same first two years as the BSc in Computer Science which will give you an excellent foundation in Computer Science and Mathematics. The in-depth focus on Data Science begins in Third Year when you will study Statistics, Data Management and Data Analytics. The aim is to provide the technical depth and the practical experience that you will need to stand out in an increasingly demanding market place. Modules will include hands-on experience with contemporary data science tools such as Hadoop, NoSQL, Python, SciPy, SciKit.Learn, Matplotlib, Numpy and Panda.

This is a sample pathway for a degree in Computer Science with Data Science. Sample topics include Machine Learning, Probability Theory, Introduction to AI, Networks & Internet Systems, Data Science in Python, Data Mining, Information Visualisation, and Programming for Big Data.

First Year
Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Elective modules

Second Year
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Elective modules

Third Year
Computer Science
- Data Science
- Elective modules

Fourth Year
- Computer Science
- Data Science (includes a research project)

The Computer Science course is full time and includes a mixture of lectures, tutorials and practical assignments.

Expand+Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
A UCD Computer Science degree equips you with the necessary skills to work as a computer programmer, software engineer/architect, database designer, web developer, network engineer, digital circuit designer, sys...

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A UCD Computer Science degree equips you with the necessary skills to work as a computer programmer, software engineer/architect, database designer, web developer, network engineer, digital circuit designer, systems administrator/ manager and IT consultant. Many graduates also go on to start their own companies. With a BSc in Computer Science you are also eligible to pursue graduate study in computer science and in related areas such as business, mathematics and engineering.

International Study Opportunities
Universities students have visited to date include the University of Auckland, New Zealand, the University of California, Irvine, USA, and Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

Computer Science with Data Science:
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
Graduates with training in Computer Science with Data Science work in fields such as:
– Banking and Financial Services
– Consultancy (e.g. Accenture, Deloitte)
– Internet companies such as Google, PayPal and Facebook
– Established ICT companies such as IBM, Microsoft and Intel
– ICT Startups

Graduates can also pursue a range of MSc or PhD programmes such as the MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning) or the MSc Digital Forensics and Cybercrime Investigation.

International Study Opportunities
Universities that students have visited to date include the University of Auckland, New Zealand, the University of California, Irvine, USA, and Fudan University, Shanghai, China.