Software Development & Games Design
This course uses modern blended learning, industry relevant projects, continuous skills-based assessment combined with exam based assessment. Focus is upon cultivating professional development skills for project management, problem-based learning, and critical thinking-based research. During your time on this course you will be supported by staff who are dedicated to developing links with industry, helping you to acquire practical development experience and attain lifelong learning skills to enable you to stay up to date with the rapidly evolving technologies in Software Development.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Software Development graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Software
Games Testing
IT and Cyber Security
Games Design Development and Animation
Creative Media Production
Data Analytics
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Software Innovation & Design
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
UCD Computing 8
DkIT Computing and Games Development 8
ATU Donegal Computing 8
TU Dublin Games Design 8
South East Technological University Computer Games Development 8
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Cyber Security Apprenticeship
Combilift Ltd
CTI Business Solutions
Pramerica
IDA
Indie Game Developer.
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
Is This Course Right For You?
Are you interested in Digital Skills and Computer Coding? Do you enjoy STEM subjects? Do you want to pursue a career in science, computing or engineering? Are you aiming to gain Higher Education qualifications and be equipped with the skills for future industries? If so, this course offers you a stepping stone to begin your career journey.
What Will You Study?
Learners will develop critical thinking and analysis skills in project based learning, with practical skills workshops enabling research and development, problem solving, and collaborative teamwork to enhance the skills needed to support, develop and maintain IT infrastructure.
Areas of study to include:
Games Analysis and Design
Software Architecture
Web Authoring
Programming and Design Principles
Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
Database Methods
Maths for Information Technology
Communications
Work Experience
Additional
CompTIA A+ 220-1101
CompTIA A+ 220-1102
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Project Work
• Examinations
• Practical Skills Demonstrations
5M0529 - Software Development
Qualifications Obtained
5M0529 QQI Level 5 Software Development
CompTIA A+ 901 Essentials
CompTIA A+ 902 IT Technician
For more information on this course, please contact the course coordinator Fergal Sherry.
Email: fergalsherry@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie