The North-West has one of the largest clusters of IT companies in Ireland with approximately 3000 people working in this field and IT employers are constantly on the lookout for high-quality graduates. The same picture is reflected nationally with recent job announcements in a range of high-profile companies. Together these announcements account for several thousand new interesting well-paid compu
ting jobs in the past year. The shortage of computing graduates means that industry is struggling to fill these jobs. For graduates who would like to travel, the international shortage of computing graduates means that it is one of the most sought after professions for people looking for work visas in countries such as Canada, Australia, America, and New Zeland. Computing professionals are a critical element in the modern business world and the demand for computing graduates is strong and projected to remain strong into the future. Choose computing at LYIT and within four years you can be a fully qualified professional with a B.Sc. Honours Degree in Computing. Our suite of programmes include various options such as Computer Games Development, Computer Security & Digital Forensics and Business Applications. FACILITIES
The Institute provides services from two campuses, Port Road, Letterkenny and Shore Road, Killybegs. The Computing Department is located on the Letterkenny campus. We are fortunate to have very new and modern facilities. 75% of our facilities are less than 10 years old and most of the remainder have been updated in the same period. The standard of design and maintenance is exceptionally high. There are many teaching rooms specifically designed and equipped for particular purposes. We have state-of-the-art computer laboratories. There are audio-visual projection facilities in all general purpose teaching areas, lecture theatres and the library. There are special access facilities for students with disabilities. For students wishing to pursue post graduate opportunities, dedicated research facilities have been developed and it is anticipated that there will be further additions in the near future. Outside of the teaching spaces, students will find other useful facilities, including meeting spaces, performance areas, chill-out space, recreation rooms, and several restaurant areas, serving different types of food. Facilities are also available for consultation with a wide range of student services providers, medical, counselling, careers, learning support unit, etc. Other useful facilities include a bank branch with ATM, oratory, shop, vending, reprographics and postal facilities. The on-campus sports facilities are excellent and comprise an all-weather, floodlit pitch, a hall equipped with retractable seating and gear for all sorts of sports – including a climbing wall. There’s also a large, airy, fully equipped gym, changing and shower facilities, etc.
