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Computer Science - Arts University College Cork (UCC)

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BA (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 years September find out find out
Course fee notes
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2015/16 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.

2016 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK101

Entry Points: CK101: 345 in 2013. Points may vary year to year.

Course overview

Overview

Computer Science is a relatively young field and is showing rapid growth in terms of scientific and technological advancement and in terms of impact on diverse aspects of human existence.

Course Details

This is available in First Arts and thereafter as a 10-credit subject within the Single Subject Arts Programme. The main Computer Science undergraduate programme is in the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science, through Computer Science BSc (Hons).

See the College Calendar for additional information on the programme and the Book of Modules for further information on modules.

Fact File

Course Code: CK101, CK108

Course Title: Arts

Subject Title: Computer Science

College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Teaching Mode: Full-time

Qualifications: BA (Hons)

NFQ Level: Level 8

Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2015/16 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.

2016 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK101

Entry Points: CK101: 345 in 2013. Points may vary year to year.

Course Practicalities

Teaching methods used in the Department of Computer Science ensure a meaningful integration of the theoretical and practical aspects of computing. A coordinated series of lectures, tutorials, practicals and project assignment work are used for individual courses as appropriate.

Assessment

Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment.

Seehere for details on assessment for Computer Science modules.

Application Procedure

Refer toCK101and CK108.

Further Contact Information

E: [email protected]

T: 00353 (0)21 4205892


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