BSc in Information Technology

BSc in Information Technology is a 3 years Bachelor program taught at Waterford Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain BSc in Information Technology from Waterford Institute of Technology you are required to complete 180 credit hours. After completion of BSc in Information Technology you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Information Security Officer, IT Security Engineer, IT Consultant.

Technology is all around us. We want to CLICK on everything. We like to find everything on a website. Information Technology is about managing information in our modern digital age. We use the ATM machine, top-up our phone, download music or send photos to friends - these activities are part of our normal day. Information Technology helps us to understand what is happening behind the scenes when modern technology is used.

Information Technology plays a crucial role in all aspects of life. Currently, there is a shortage of people who have the skills to understand, design, develop, test and integrate technologies to develop solutions for problems that exist across all sectors of society, such as businesses, banking and healthcare.

The minimum requirements for admission in BSc in Information Technology at Waterford Institute of Technology for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Waterford Institute of Technology.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Waterford Institute of Technology as pre-requiste for admission in BSc in Information Technology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O5/H7

You need to complete 180 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.wit.ie/courses/bsc_in_information_technology

This three year programme will provide you with the skills to work in the computer industry or in the computing department in a wide variety of industries. You will develop your knowledge about the role of technology in society, become proficient in analysing, designing, developing and testing computer systems and you will acquire the skills that will allow you to integrate various technologies together to form solutions for businesses across a wide range of industries.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Information Security Officer
• IT Security Engineer
• IT Consultant

23 fully funded scholarships are listed for Ireland. See Ireland scholarships.