Expand+This programme is only available to:
- Students who have been resident in a non-English speaking country while at primary and secondary school.

- Students who have attended only non-English speaking schools at primary and secondary level.

- St...

Hide-This programme is only available to:
- Students who have been resident in a non-English speaking country while at primary and secondary school.

- Students who have attended only non-English speaking schools at primary and secondary level.

- Students who have not lived for a total period of more than 12 months in the EU.

- Students who have passed the equivalent of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Level 6.0 English language examination. (Acceptable equivalent qualifications include successful completion of the DkIT Foundation Certificate in English Language and Western Culture or the DkIT English Language entrance examination that is used by DkIT examiners in China).

Expand+About this Programme
The BSc (Honours) in Computing with English Language has been developed to offer students a strong mix of both Computing and the English language. This exciting degree is aimed at international students who wish to study Comput...

Hide-About this Programme
The BSc (Honours) in Computing with English Language has been developed to offer students a strong mix of both Computing and the English language. This exciting degree is aimed at international students who wish to study Computing in an English speaking country. The BSc (Honours) in Computing with English Language is a four-year programme. The programme is, in the core, identical to the BSc (Hons) in Computing, but offers a specialisation in the English language instead of an elective stream.

This course aims to develop graduates who:
* Are capable of designing, building and maintaining software;
* Have an awareness and appreciation of the culture and society of modern English speaking countries;
* Have the capacity for critical thinking, independent learning and self-correction in the English language.

Is this course right for me?
This programme has been developed to offer students a strong mix of both Computing and English language. This programme will probably suit you if you answer yes to all of the following questions:
* Do you like solving logical problems?
* Do you like new technologies?
* Are you curious about English speaking societies?
* Do you want to work in an international or multinational environment?

Why Study in Ireland?
Ireland is one of the world’s most important centres for high-tech businesses. We are the world’s 2nd largest exporter of software, with over 30% of total Irish exports being software related. Our education system produces world class graduates to cater for this market. As a result of our high quality education system:
* All of the top five global software companies have a significant presence in Ireland.

* Over 90% of all major global software companies maintain a presence in Ireland.

* Ireland, as a global contributor to world literature and the arts, offers a unique venue to study the English language. In Ireland, culture, creativity, business and technology converge.

Why study at Dundalk Institute of Technology?
Dundalk Institute of Technology produces top class graduates. Our programmes are designed around the requirements of the world’s leading technology companies. Over 95% of our Computing graduates who achieve high grades are employed within three months of graduating.

Expand+Year 1:
Semester 1:
Mandatory:
* Introduction to Programming
* Introduction to Web Development
* Digital Systems
* English 1
* English for Computing Students 1

Semester 2:
Mandatory:
* Mathematics 1
* Programming Principles
* Applied...

Hide-Year 1:
Semester 1:
Mandatory:
* Introduction to Programming
* Introduction to Web Development
* Digital Systems
* English 1
* English for Computing Students 1

Semester 2:
Mandatory:
* Mathematics 1
* Programming Principles
* Applied Software Development Principles
* English 2
* English for Computing Students 2

Year 2:
Semester 1:
Mandatory:
* Object-Oriented Programming (year-long)
* Web Programming (year-long)
* Mathematics 2
* Database Systems (year-long)
* English 3
* English for Computing Students 3

Semester 2:
Mandatory:
* Object-Oriented Programming (year-long)
* Web Programming (year-long)
* Applied Software Project
* Management
* Networking
* English 4
* English for Computing Students 4

Year 3:
Semester 1:
Mandatory:
* C++
* Universal Design Project
* Sound Technology
* 3D Game Development

Semester 2:
Mandatory:
* English 6
* English for Computing Students 6
* Proficiency in Academic English
* Professional Skills in English

Year 4:
Semester 1:
Mandatory:
* Entrepreneurship
* Software Testing
* Research Methods
* Project (year-long)
* English 7

Electives:
* Human Factors in Design
* GUI Programming (year-long)
* Artificial Intelligence
* Agile Methods & Teaming

Semester 2:
Mandatory:
* Legal & Ethical Issues
* Operating Systems
* Project (year-long)
* English 8
* Usability Design

Electives:
* Heuristics
* Advanced Software Testing
* GUI Programming (year-long)

Expand+Exit Awards
* Students may exit this programme after completing two or three years of the programme.
* Students who leave after completing year 2 will be awarded a Certificate in Computing.
* Students who leave after completing year 3 will be a...

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* Students may exit this programme after completing two or three years of the programme.
* Students who leave after completing year 2 will be awarded a Certificate in Computing.
* Students who leave after completing year 3 will be awarded a BSc in Computing.

Other Information
A feature of the programme is that students will spend approximately 1/3 of their time studying English. In particular, during the second semester of third year, students will undertake an intensive English programme.

This programme is not offered on the CAO, and is only available to applicants who are resident outside of the EU. This programme is specifically designed for nonnative speakers of the English language only.

Expand+Career Options
Graduates of the programme will have a detailed knowledge of software design and development and will be equipped to follow career paths in the various Irish and global software development industries. Additionally, graduates will hav...

Hide-Career Options
Graduates of the programme will have a detailed knowledge of software design and development and will be equipped to follow career paths in the various Irish and global software development industries. Additionally, graduates will have a high level of proficiency in English. We live in an increasingly mobile and multicultural global workforce and English is the internationally accepted language of the computing industry. Therefore, your career prospects are greatly enhanced with an increased fluency in the English language.

Typical Career Opportunities
* Software Engineer
* Systems Architect
* Web Developer
* Database Developer
* Mobile App Developer
* Cloud Developer

Progression Opportunities
Graduates with a satisfactory level of achievement may be able to undertake postgraduate (HDip/ Masters/PhD) studies.