Software Development Level 6

Course details

This new full-time course is designed for students looking for a career as a software developer with the emphasis on programming using high level languages. Career opportunities for software developers include developing mobile apps, websites and computer games. The units studied include; object orientated programming, software architecture, event driven programming and we development Successful graduates may apply via the CAO or through the higher education links scheme onto an undergraduate degree programme in a range of third level institutions.

Programme of Study

• Project Management
• Object Orientated Programming
• Software Architecture
• Graphical User Interface Programming
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Mathematics
• Web Development

Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate (including Maths) or its
• equivalent; plus
• QQI Level 5 certificate in Software Development or equivalent
• Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

Places offered following successful interview.

Career Opportunities

• PC Maintenance
• Software Development/Testing
• Networking
• Web Design

Higher Education Progression*

• DIT: BSc in Computing (DT211); BSc in Networking Technologies (DT080)
• IADT: BSc in Computing in Multimedia Programming (DL703)
• IT Carlow: BSc in Computing Games Development (CW208)
• IT Tallaght: BSc in Computing (TA312)
• IT Blanchardstown: BSc in Information Technology (BN013)

Direct entry into second year may be offered by some 3rd level colleges to students who have met course specific requirements.

Certification

QQI Level 6 Award in Networks & Software Systems (6M17816)