| Course Name |
Software Engineering |
| Course Provider |
NUI Galway |
| Course Code |
GYE16 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
PAC |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Qualification Letters |
HDip |
| Application Date |
WHEN TO APPLY: See www.nuigalway.ie/itonline |
| PAC Application Information |
PAC CODE(S): GYE16 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year, part-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements
This degree is open to honours degree graduates (Level 8, minimum Second Class Honours) in Science, Engineering, or other relevant disciplines, and to other graduates with three or more years of relevant experience and to those otherwise satisfying the postgraduate entry standards. An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent international qualification will be required, if applicable. See www.nuigalway.ie/itonline for details. |
| Number of Places |
Unlimited places |
| Comment |
3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. The diploma is part-time, and is delivered and examined in a fully online environment.
2. This provides maximum flexibility for students in terms of their location and work schedules.
3. Teaching is shared by NUI Galway and Regis University, Denver (USA). A strict limit of 15 students in each ‘virtual classroom’ is applied. |
| Course Content |
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This fully online diploma provides a focused programme of study in the area of software design and development, providing an insight into technical skills and modern industry techniques. Computer programming and design are taught in the...
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This fully online diploma provides a focused programme of study in the area of software design and development, providing an insight into technical skills and modern industry techniques. Computer programming and design are taught in the diploma, as well as a number of important software engineering methodologies.
This programme is part-time and runs over one year. You will study one online module every eight weeks.
Rather than being a general-purpose award in computing, the intention of this diploma programme is to provide a coherent and complementary set of in-depth modules which bring the student up-to-speed on relevant software development tools and techniques. A full list of core and elective modules is available at www.nuigalway.ie/itonline.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
The software industry includes businesses involved in the development, maintenance and publication of computer software, as well as software services such as training, documentation, and consulting. At the heart of this industry is the activity of actually building and producing computer software, which is the emphasis of this diploma.
Opportunities for software developers are excellent within Ireland and internationally. |
| Further Enquiries |
Aisling Monahan,
Adult & Continuing Education Office
T: +353 91 494 423
E: mscsed@nuigalway.ie
Majella O’Dea,
Information Technology and Adult & Continuing Education
T: +353 91 494 423
E: majella.odea@nuigalway.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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