DC121Computer ScienceDublin City University
Build a foundation in software engineering, algorithms and the infrastructure behind digital services. DCU’s programme moves from programming and computer systems into networks, AI and larger software projects.
Points over time
One consistent offer round. Five consecutive years. Original published values.
| Year / round | Published points | Change from previous year | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · Round 1 | 443 | -44 points · decrease | CAO 2026PRE row 650, DC121, RND 1 |
| 2025 · Round 1 | 487 | -11 points · decrease | CAO 2025EOS!D356:E356 |
| 2024 · Round 1 | 498 | No change | CAO 2024EOS!D364:E364 |
| 2023 · Round 1 | 498 | No change | CAO 2023EOS_2023!D373:E373 |
| 2022 · Round 1 | 498* | Not comparable | CAO 2022EOS_2022!D401:E401 |
* Not all applicants on this points score were offered places. # Test / interview / portfolio / audition. AQA All qualified applicants. Data unavailable means no verified value for that round; it does not mean zero or that a course was not offered. Points shown use the standard Leaving Certificate scale unless labelled otherwise. Changed historical identities are labelled “History under review”. Commas in a source value are retained; these values are excluded from numeric filtering pending source-format review.
Same published CAO code and institution across the five source years; course titles were manually checked. No history has been transferred from another code.
What you’ll study
Selected areas from the official programme, reviewed for 2026. Modules and options may change.
- 01Year 1: programming, computer systems and mathematics
- 02Year 2: databases, software testing and full-stack development
- 03Later study: machine learning, security and a final project
Course structure
Four years full-time, including a six-month INTRA work placement in third year.
Source: Dublin City University programme details ↗Entry requirements
2026 entry · reviewed 8 September 2026O4 or H6 Mathematics is required in addition to DCU’s general entry requirements. Separate criteria apply to other school-leaving qualifications, QQI FET and mature applicants; use the official entry requirements section.
Careers & further study
Listed pathways include software engineering, systems analysis, web development, cybersecurity and research and development.
Source: official programme guidance ↗Where else can I study computer science?
Other institutions in our verified selection. Compare course content as well as points; route types are shown separately.
| Course | Institution / location | Qualification / route | 2026Round 1 | 2025Round 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU361Computer Science [Letterkenny] | Atlantic Technological UniversityDonegal – Letterkenny | Honours Bachelor Degree · Level 83 Years · See official programme | 309 | 307 |
| CK401Computer Science | University College CorkCork | BSc (Hons) · Level 84 years · Single subject | 384 | 456 |
| DN201Computer Science | University College Dublin (NUI)See official programme | Honours Bachelor Degree · Level 8Not yet verified · See official programme | 510 | 542 |
| GY350Computer Science and Information Technology | University of GalwaySee official programme | Honours Bachelor Degree · Level 8Not yet verified · See official programme | 440 | 440 |
| LM121Computer Science | University of LimerickSee official programme | Honours Bachelor Degree · Level 8Four years · See official programme | 362 | 382 |
| SE600Computer Science [Waterford] | South East Technological UniversityWaterford | Honours Bachelor Degree · Level 8Not yet verified · See official programme | 306 | 309 |
| TR033Computer Science | Trinity College DublinDublin | BA (Moderatorship) · Level 84 years; optional fifth year · Single subject | 519 | 543 |
| TU856Computer Science [Grangegorman] | Technological University DublinGrangegorman | Honours Bachelor Degree · Level 8Not yet verified · See official programme | 423 | 443 |
| TU857Computer Science (Infrastructure) [Grangegorman] | Technological University DublinGrangegorman | Honours Bachelor Degree · Level 8Not yet verified · See official programme | 351 | 351 |
| TU858Computer Science (International) [Grangegorman] | Technological University DublinGrangegorman | Honours Bachelor Degree · Level 8Not yet verified · See official programme | 351 | 351 |
Sources & review
Course content: 2026 programme information · checked 8 September 2026.
DC121 official programme page- CAO 2026 official points publication · retrieved 8 September 2026
- CAO 2025 official points publication · retrieved 8 September 2026
- CAO 2024 official points publication · retrieved 8 September 2026
- CAO 2023 official points publication · retrieved 8 September 2026
- CAO 2022 official points publication · retrieved 8 September 2026
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