Expand+The software technology industry is one of Ireland’s fastest growing industries. Many of the world’s leading software companies, including IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook have a significant presence here. In this course, students will st...

Hide-The software technology industry is one of Ireland’s fastest growing industries. Many of the world’s leading software companies, including IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook have a significant presence here. In this course, students will study a mix of software architecture, math and computer programming to learn how to design, develop and trouble shoot software from business applications to mobile apps.

Students get the opportunity to gain experience in Java using Eclipse, Android App development using Android Studio, Programming in Visual Basic using Visual Studio and using various tools for software testing.

Course Introduction
The software technology sector is Ireland’s fastest growing sector. Almost all of the world’s leading software companies, including IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, have a significant presence here. In this course, students will study a mix of software architecture, math and computer programming to learn how to design, develop and trouble shoot software from business applications to mobile apps.

Expand+GRANTS

Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.

It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.

For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml

For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie

Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...

Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).

Expand+The emphasis of this course is on the application of programming techniques as they apply to applications, IT systems, Internet web sites and mobile apps. Components may include the following:

•Software Architecture 5N2772
The purpose of this aw...

Hide-The emphasis of this course is on the application of programming techniques as they apply to applications, IT systems, Internet web sites and mobile apps. Components may include the following:

•Software Architecture 5N2772
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the software development life cycle for a range of projects and introduce industry‐standard tools and techniques for implementing appropriate software solutions.

•Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming 5N0541
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to construct computer programs using industry standard object oriented concepts.

•Programming and Design Principles 5N2927
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence needed to design, write and test structured computer programs using modularisation techniques appropriate to the programming language(s) used.

•Teamworking 5N1367
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to work as an effective member of a team, operating independently while under general direction and within a range of diverse, team-oriented environments.

•Web Authoring 5N1910
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively use Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standards and editors in the construction, testing and maintenance of webpages and sites.

•Mobile Technologies 5N0580
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to configure, utilise and maintain mainstream mobile technologies and associated devices.

•Maths for Information Technology 5N18396
The purpose of this award is to certify relevant knowledge, skill and competence to apply a broad range of mathematical skills and tools to a wide variety of contexts especially in software development and/or working with computer systems and networks.

•Work Experience 5N1356

All students are expected to participate in mandatory work placement in a relevant industrial or commercial environment. Note: It is the student's responsibility to secure a suitable 2 week block work placement position.

Expand+Career Opportunities

There are a number of possible job opportunities for students with a solid programming background. The key areas of employment include:

Junior Programmer
Software Developer
Web Site Design/Maintenance
Mobile App Develop...

Hide-Career Opportunities

There are a number of possible job opportunities for students with a solid programming background. The key areas of employment include:

Junior Programmer
Software Developer
Web Site Design/Maintenance
Mobile App Developer
IT Support

Progression Opportunities

390 CAO points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.

Formal links exist for the following courses:
•CIT: Computing (CR016)
•CIT: Software Development CR106
•CIT: IT Management (CR310)
•CIT: Web Development (CR312)
•CIT: Informtaion Technology Support (CR888)
•CIT: Software Development Computer Networking (CR116)

Other courses which past students have progressed to:
•UCC: BSc (Hons) Degree Computer Science (CK401)
•UCC: BSc (Hons) Degree Business Information Systems (CK203)