An innovative programme with a common entry and common content in first year and two stream options in subsequent years. The course structure allows students to sample a variety and diversity of disciplines from within the University during their first year. Towards the end of first year, students select a specific stream from within computing, in which they specialise for the remainder of their degree, namely:

	Information Systems (business-oriented) or
	Software Engineering (technical-oriented)

A common first year curriculum allows students to familiarise themselves with both options kinds of computing degree before they choose their specialism.

Main Features:

	The programme is of four years duration.
	A six-month industrial placement (INTRA) is included in third year, as before.
	The core computing modules are now complimented in first year by a selection of non-computing options drawn from business, science and the humanities.
	CAO points requirement for the programme is 300 points.
	Special subject entry requirements are minimum HD3 or OC3 in Mathematics.
	Purpose-built state-of-the-art computing facility on a compact campus in Dublin City.
	Strong tutoring support and peer mentoring systems in place to smooth students' transition to college life.