App & Software Development Limerick College of Further Education
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    QQI Level 5 Software Development 5M17817

    Programme Overview

    This 1 year, full time course, with the possibility of progressing to the QQI Level 6 Software Development award programme provides the opportunity to train for a rewarding career in the IT Industry. The programme specifically prepares participants for careers in the broad area of Programming, Web and App Development. It is comprehensively resourced with state-of-the art hardware and software systems. Currently, there are many openings in the computer industry in Ireland.

    Typical Modules

    • Object Oriented Programming
    • Software Architecture
    • Communications
    • Work Experience
    • Database Methods
    • Games Design Analysis
    • Programming and Design Principles
    • Mathematics
    • Web Authoring

    Entry Requirements

    • Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
    • A minimum of grade D in English and Maths is required.
    • Holders of a QQI/ Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
    • Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
    • In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.

    Employment/Progression Opportunities

    • IT specialist jobs in a wide variety of organisations.
    • Progression opportunities to LCFE Level 6 Software Development course.  Also progression is possible to Limerick Institute of Technology, etc. Please apply through the CAO.
    • Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. 
    Updated on 08 November, 2015

    About Limerick College of Further Education

    Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.

    LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.

    Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.

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