The School of Computer Science and Statistics flagship Computer Science (BA Mod/Masters) course at Trinity College Dublin is officially the highest-points Computer Science degree in Ireland in this year’s CAO Round One offers - having risen 22 points from last year to 543.
The course is offered as a four-year BA (Moderatorship) with an integrated option to progress to a fifth year, graduating with a Master’s degree. Students who take this pathway complete a paid industry internship in their fourth year, gaining hands-on experience while building professional networks before they graduate.
It was a strong year overall for the School of Computer Science and Statistics, with points rising across nearly all programmes as demand continues to grow.
Management Science and Information Systems Studies (MSISS) rose by 12 points this year to reach the maximum 625 points, with places continuing to be allocated by random selection due to demand. Computer Science, Linguistics & Language increased by 31 points, while the Joint Honours combinations with Geography, Economics, Linguistics and Business now range from 554 to 590 points, reflecting their popularity.
Head of School Professor Gregory O’Hare said: “We are delighted that the School of Computer Science & Statistics continues to be the pre-eminent destination for students wishing to study Computer Science within Ireland.”
The School’s graduates go on to work in a variety of fields including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, and software engineering, with many taking up roles in leading Irish and multinational companies across a wide range of industries or pursuing cutting-edge research.
This year’s figures reaffirm Trinity’s position as a destination of choice for Ireland’s most ambitious students in computer science. Trinity College Dublin is ranked the number one university in Ireland in the QS World University Rankings, and it holds the highest national ranking for Computer Science specifically, reinforcing its status as the country’s leading destination for technology education.