| Course Name |
App Design & Development |
| Course Provider |
Galway Technical Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
5M0529 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course is perfect if you have a great idea for an app and need to learn the skills required and fundamental knowledge in order to bring to the marketing stage. It is an ideal course for this thriving and expanding industry where learners will ge...
Hide-This course is perfect if you have a great idea for an app and need to learn the skills required and fundamental knowledge in order to bring to the marketing stage. It is an ideal course for this thriving and expanding industry where learners will get a genuine sense of product creation and completion.
This course is designed to give the student a firm foundation in the skills and knowledge required in the area of App development and the possibility of progression to 3rd level.
How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
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| FET Code |
5M0529 - Software Development |
| Duration |
The course commences in September each year and concludes in May. |
| Comment |
Expand+QQI Level 5 Award in App Design and development 5M17817
Please note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contr...
Hide-QQI Level 5 Award in App Design and development 5M17817
Please note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
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| Course Fee |
•Student Service Fee: €250
•DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200
•QQI Examination Fees: €50
TOTAL: €500
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee. |
| Application Date |
Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017
1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...
Hide-Admissions Procedures 2017
1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
•5N0541 Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
•5N2772 Software Architecture
•5N18396 Maths for Information Technology
•5N0690 Communications
•5N1367 Team working
•5N1356 Work Experience
•5N1433 Work Practice
•5N0783 Database Methods
•5N1651 Games Analysis Design
•5N1910 Web Authoring
•5N0580 Mobile Technologies
•5N2928 Operating Systems
•5N2927 Programming and Design Principles
•5N2769 Software Testing |
| Entry Requirements |
•Leaving Certificate or equivalent
•Interview
•Mature Applicants welcome
Optional Modules
Students have the opportunity to study Mathematics as an extra module. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
Career Opportunities
Students may work in a variety of the new and exciting technology based game employment areas where their skills and knowledge will be of huge advantage. |
| Further Enquiries |
Institiúid Teicniúil na Gaillimhe
Fr Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway, Ireland
tel +353 (0)91 581342
fax +353 (0)91 589267
email info.gti@gretb.ie |
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