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computer science
Computer Science in MH101: recommended minimum O3/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics. For full details about entry requirements see p. 42.
> Computer Science at Maynooth University is the study of the principles and use of computers and software. > Students enjoy the huge benefit of studying other Arts subjects with Computer
Science in first year with options to take different degree paths afterwards. > Advanced topics such as computer vision, theoretical computer studies, robotics, cryptography and artificial intelligence may be studied, depending on the pathway students take.
Why choose this subject? > Students enjoy the huge benefit of studying other
This lends graduates a wider frame of reference.
There is a wide variety of options after first year.
> The Department of Computer Science at
Maynooth University was founded in 1987 and is located in the Eolas Building, a €20M state-of-the-art ICT hub. > Our laboratories and equipment provide excellent facilities for practical work and all our courses include a mix of lectures and lab work.
> We endeavour to provide a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere for learning through our
Computer Science Support Centre, extensive assistance during practical work and we are always available outside of lectures to help our students.
Course structure
1st year
BA Bachelor of Arts – Computer Science Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor
> Take either 15 credits or 30 credits of
Computer Science > Plus choose 2 or 3 other subjects including Critical Skills from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see p. 45 for compatible subjects) > Computer Science > Continue with 1 of your other 1st year subjects > Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details) > Option to transfer to a specialised degree MH601 (BSc Computer Science through
Arts), if students have taken either 30 credits of Computer Science plus 15 credits of Mathematical Studies
Or > 15 credits of Computer Science plus an additional 7.5 credits including the module
CS172 in the second semester of first year (22.5 credits in total) plus the 15 credits of Mathematics
2nd year and Final year
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
1st year
> Introduction to programming, computer systems and computer science theory > Algorithms & Data Structures > Databases > Operating Systems > Multimedia Technology > Networks > Theory of Computation > Software Engineering > Complexity > Choice of CS topics
2nd year Final year
Computer Science (group 5 subject) (continued)
Eolas - home to Computer Science at MU
Options after graduation?
> Graphical interface design, medical imaging, video-based information systems, multimedia systems development, electronic publishing, computer assisted translation, e-learning systems development, games development, website design, software development.
> Non-computing industries: financial services, business and administration, health services, and the automobile and aeronautics sectors.
Postgraduate study options currently include:
> Erasmus Mundus joint MSc in Advanced Systems Dependability (DEPEND) > MSc Computer Science (Applied) > MSc Geocomputation > MSc Data Science
> MSc/PhD Computer Science (by research) > Professional Master of Education (Teaching) Computer Science is also available in
MH601 CSA Computer Science and Software Engineering (through Arts) - see section 4 MH601 MWA Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development (through Arts) - see section 4
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Computer Science, Eolas Building + 353 1 708 3847
computerscience.department@mu.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/computer-science @MU_CompSci
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BSc Computer Science and Software Engineering (through Science) - see section 4 BSc Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development (through Science) - see section 4
For full details of MH101 minimum entry requirements see p. 42.
> Criminology is the study of crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system. > At Maynooth, we offer a unique opportunity to study Criminology as part of a broad based Arts degree. > You can choose Criminology in combination with other Arts subjects (including Law, Psychological Studies etc.) in first year, and then choose to continue with Criminology in second and third year.
Course structure
1st year
BA Bachelor of Arts – Criminology Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor
Criminology & 1 other subject to degree level. > 15 credits of Criminology > Plus choose up to 3 other subjects including Critical Skills from the groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table p. 45) > Continue with Criminology as a Double Major, Major/Minor, or as a Minor > Continue with 1 of your 1st year subjects > Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details) > Alternatively transfer into our specialised degree in Law and Criminology (MH502). This option is available for students who have passed these subjects (and any other subjects taken) in first year Arts
2nd year and Final year
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
1st year
> Exploring Criminology: What is crime? What is theory and why is it important? Spotlights on key crime categories such as homicide/ violence and terrorism. Key skills to study criminology at university level. > Introduction to different models of criminal justice and the key personnel (police, judiciary, prison officers) involved in the criminal justice system > Core modules such as Policing,
Research Methods, and Crime and the Media > Criminological Theory > A range of optional modules including perspectives from anthropology (Ethnographies of Crime), sociology (Class and
Community) and law (Mental Health and Criminal Justice; Gender and
Crime; Race, Ethnicity and Crime). > Punishment and penal policy > Youth justice > White-collar crime > The economics and psychology of crime > Victimology
2nd year Final year
Criminology (group 2 subject) (continued)
Why choose this subject? > Maynooth University is the only University in the
Republic of Ireland offering the opportunity to study Criminology as part of an Arts programme, and one of the few to offer a Law and
Criminology degree (if you move from MH101 to
MH502 in second year).
> Unique interdisciplinary programme with perspectives from sociology, psychology and economics as well as law.
> Flexibility and choice, including options to transfer into law.
Options after graduation?
> This programme allows students to broaden their career prospects into the criminal justice world, opening up potential careers in the
Gardaí, security services, data analytics, probation, the prison service, the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) sector and research institutes.
> The skills you will gain from studying criminology are also highly transferable to other areas, including: law, journalism, social research, social work, counselling, community work, policy analysis and public administration.
The Department of Law also offers a range of postgraduate study options in related fields such as:
> MA (Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice) > LL.M. (International Justice)
Criminology is also available in
MH502 LWC BCL (Law and Criminology) p. 183
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Law, New House + 353 1 474 7265
law@mu.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn @maynoothlaw Criminology Lecturers
The Department of Law is pleased to count a number of criminological experts among its staff. Dr. Ian D. Marder is an expert in restorative practices and joined Maynooth as a Lecturer in Criminology in May 2018. In 2017/18, he acted as Scientific Expert to the Council of Europe's Council for Penological Co-operation, with whom he drafted a new recommendation of restorative justice in criminal matters.
Professor Claire Hamilton practised as a barrister in criminal law until 2004 when she became a full time academic. She has published widely in various national and international legal and criminological journals and is the author/editor of five books, the most recent of which is Counter-Terrorism, Contagion and Criminology: Justice in the Shadow of Terror.
Dr Ian D. Marder
Professor Claire Hamilton
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