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Undergraduate

BSc in Computing Systems and Operations (Software Development and DevOps)

Discover your pathway to success in the IT industry.
DK723
190 Points

CAO Code

DK723

Start Date

September 2025

Duration

3 Years

Work Placement

Yes

NFQ Level

7

Discipline Area

Computing

Course Type

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Full-Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Overview

This degree integrates Software Development with IT Operations, giving students the multi-disciplinary skills necessary to design, build and operate systems in today's highly demanding IT environments. Students learn the principles of Development, DevOps and Platform Engineering, underpinned with knowledge of Networks, Operating Systems and the Cloud.

Students on this course have a strong interest in software and enjoy the more technically focused and systems-driven aspects of Computing. They gain hands-on experience with current industry tools and processes, learn how to work effectively as teams and how to deliver high quality solutions.

What makes this course different

Industry Demand

Companies need professionals who can seamlessly integrate development and operations to deliver high-quality software quickly and efficiently. This course prepares students to meet this demand, offering hands-on experience and comprehensive training in the latest DevOps tools and practices.

Pathway to Secondary Teaching

This course aims to provide a path for students wishing to pursue a 2nd level teaching career in Computer Science, dependent on Teaching Council requirements – graduates would be required to complete a Level 8 and Post-graduate Diploma in Education.

Work Placement or Study Abroad

In Year 3 students have the option to complete a 15-week work placement or study abroad with Erasmus.

Understanding the Industry

IT professionals have to combine software development skills with knowledge of the environments their applications run on, including systems, networks and production processes. These skills are integrated through a set of software delivery practices known as DevOps – where development and operations are brought together.

IT professionals must have an in-depth understanding of their platforms and have the relevant hard and soft skills to overcome the traditional barriers between software development, QA, and IT operations across the entire software development lifecycle.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have expertise that cuts across the core disciplines of Development, Systems and Operations, together with an understanding of the processes, tools and mind-set of DevOps. They will have knowledge and competencies in a broad range of subject areas across the domain of Computing, with a DevOps focus on deployment and delivery. Graduates will possess the skillset necessary for modern application delivery, which is increasingly in demand from industry, thus leading to increased employment opportunities and greater occupational mobility.

Future Careers:

  • DevOps Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Site Reliability Engineer
  • Solutions Architect
  • Automation Engineer
  • SysOps Engineer
  • Automated Testing Engineer
  • Systems Administrator

Graduates work at

  • DkIT
  • DkIT
  • DkIT

Course Delivery and Modules

This course takes an integrative approach, focusing on first building strong foundational knowledge and competencies in Programming, Web Development, System Administration, Networking and Databases, alongside an introduction to the tools, processes and mind-set of DevOps.

Students will then develop their skills much further in software design and development, architecture and networking. Combined with this they will gain in-depth knowledge of software deployment, production management and process automation. The course ends with an industry experience in the third year. Throughout, students will gain experience using current industry tools such as Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform and many others.

There is a specific focus on practical and problem-based learning and so much of the programme content is delivered in small 20-student computer labs where students can avail of greater feedback and interaction with their lecturer.

There are numerous support services available within the department to enable and encourage all students to realise their personal and professional potential, in particular the IT Learning Centre.

  • Year 1

    • Introduction to Programming
    • Introduction to System Administration
    • Front-End Development
    • Computer Hardware
    • Mathematics for Computing Systems
    • Dev Ops Lifecycle
    • Databases
    • Networking
    • Communication Skills
    • System Testing and Continuous Integration
  • Year 2

    • Object-Oriented Programming
    • Solutions Architecture
    • Software Testing
    • Routing and Switching
    • Operating Systems
    • Database Systems
    • Introduction to Software Engineering
    • Advanced Routing and Switching
    • Virtualisation
    • Deployment
  • Year 3

    • Algorithms
    • Data Structures
    • Network Protocols
    • Automation
    • DevOps Group Project
    • Production Process
    • Work Placement OR Approved Semester Abroad

Work Placement

In Year 3 students have the option to complete a 15-week work placement or study abroad with Erasmus.

Education Progression

On completion of the course, students will be eligible to transfer to Year 4 of the Level 8 course: BSc (Hons) in Computing Systems and Operations. (This will be subject to student numbers. Where places are limited, offers will be linked to final GPA achieved.)

Undergraduate 4 Years On Campus

BSc (Hons) in Computing Systems and Operations (Software Development and DevOps)

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Fees and Funding

Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees

Entry Requirements

Standard entry requirements apply. There are no special entry requirements for this course.

Recent CAO Points

2024 CAO Round 1 Points

190

2023 CAO Round 1 Points

248

How To Apply

Apply on CAO

All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:

CAO Code: DK723
Apply on CAO

Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications

Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year  2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.

Closing Date: 6th June
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Ask us a Question

If you have a question about the BSc in Computing Systems and Operations (Software Development and DevOps) please ask it below and we will get back to you.


Mr Andrew Shaw

Lecturer

Email: andrew.shaw@dkit.ie

Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).