A 3‑year bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) in Computer Science or a degree with a significant volume of CS content (e.g. CS major or cognate subjects). Aiming for First‑class honours or upper Second‑class honours (approx. 60% or above) in Indian grading is essential; around 60% = II.1 equivalent. ndian universities: ≥60% overall or GPA roughly ≥ 3.0/4.0 preferred.
Degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or related fields count. Those with very limited computing may be advised to take a Higher Diploma in Software Development (MHG70) first.
