Software Coding & Cybersecurity
The Level 6 Software, Coding, and Cybersecurity course is designed to provide students who have completed the Level 5 Computer Science/Computer Systems and Networks courses (or equivalent) with the opportunity to design, develop, secure, and test software components for computer network systems. This course builds upon their knowledge and equips them with the most up-to-date software and security technologies to prepare them for a career in this rapidly growing area.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
- Level 5 Computer Science or Level 5 Computer Systems and Networks or another level 5 award in a related course.
- For mature students, work experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Level 6 Software, Coding, and Cybersecurity course will be well-equipped to take up a range of roles in the software development, network security, and cybersecurity fields. Some of the most common roles include:
Software Developer: A software developer uses programming languages and tools to create software applications, systems, and platforms. They are responsible for designing, coding, and testing software to meet client and user needs.
Cybersecurity Specialist: A cybersecurity specialist is responsible for developing and implementing security measures to protect computer networks and systems. They analyze threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to develop appropriate security strategies.
Network Security Specialist: A network security specialist is responsible for monitoring and managing computer networks to ensure their security and availability. They implement and maintain firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security tools to protect networks against cyber threats.
Cybersecurity Consultant: A cybersecurity consultant provides expert advice and support to organizations on cybersecurity matters. They help businesses to identify risks and vulnerabilities, develop security strategies, and implement appropriate security measures.
Our graduates have gone on to work for a range of organizations, including multinational corporations, government agencies, and cybersecurity consultancies. They have taken up roles in software development, network security, and cybersecurity, and are making a positive impact on the digital world.
Progression
Entry to Year 1:
DN201 Computer Science, UCD
DC121: Computing, DCU
DC123: Data Science, DCU
TU859: Computing, TU Dublin Tallaght
TU861: Computing with Languages, TU Dublin Tallaght
TU862: Computing with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,TU Dublin Tallaght
Advanced Entry to Year 2:
TU856: Computer Science, TUD Grangegorman
TU857: Computer Science (Infrastructure), TUD Grangegorman
TU858: Computer Science (International), TUD Grangegorman
TU859 Computing (General Entry), TUD Tallaght
TU865 Cloud Computing , TUD Tallaght
TU682 Computing with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning , TUD Tallaght
DL836: Creative Computing, IADT
By completing the Level 6 Software, Coding, and Cybersecurity course, you will be well-prepared to start your career in this exciting and rapidly growing field.
Further information
Applications for September 2024 Now Open.
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full-time third-level education in Ireland and also, in some cases, funding for students studying outside of Ireland. Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education. www.susi.ie
1. Choose Your Course
To help choose your course:
- Visit our Programme Advisory Video on our website
- Read this prospectus or visit our website
- Visit the College (Advisory Meetings, Open Days, College Awareness Week)
- Talk to our Guidance Counsellor or Course Coordinator
2. Make Your Application:
When you have decided on your course(s) you should:
- Complete our online application form. You must have a valid email address, mobile number, and your PPSN number to apply online.
- All applications are acknowledged through our online Enrol system. The status of your application can be tracked 24/7 by logging into your Enrol account, which is created for you when you first apply.
3. Advisory Meeting
- Soon after making your online application you will receive an email and text from the College inviting you to view our online Information Session, or attend one of our regular Open Advisory Meetings where any questions can be answered in person.
- Admission to courses are advisory in nature, though some entry criteria apply to all our courses. Leaving Cert/Leaving Cert Applied or its equivalent is normally a requirement, though the College can look at individual cases where criteria may not be met. The advisory meeting also ensures that mature students (over 23) are matched to the right course.
- Following this session/advisory meeting, you will receive an email with details on how to accept your place on the course.
4. Accept Your Place
When you decide to accept your place:
- A non-refundable deposit of €50 can be made by credit or debit card through the Website. The College is a cashless centre and will not normally accept cash or cheques. If you have any issues making your payment please contact the college.
5. Registration and Induction
- Induction and orientation sessions take place at the commencement of courses in September.
- The College will notify applicants of induction and commencement dates, details of fees and the academic calendar.
The Level 6 Software, Coding, and Cybersecurity course is designed to provide students who have completed the Level 5 Computer Science/Computer Systems and Networks courses (or equivalent) with the opportunity to design, develop, secure, and test software components for computer network systems. This course builds upon their knowledge and equips them with the most up-to-date software and security technologies to prepare them for a career in this rapidly growing area.
Our programme is well-known to employers, and many of our graduates have gone on to work for household name companies. Our employer engagement liaison reveals a need for security awareness among software programmers and cybersecurity professionals more generally. In response, our Level 6 course covers a range of topics related to cybersecurity, such as threat analysis and risk assessment, data protection, and cyber law. Students will learn how to develop secure software components and analyze software vulnerabilities.
By completing the Level 6 Software, Coding, and Cybersecurity course, students will be well-positioned to start their careers as software developers, network security specialists, or cybersecurity consultants. They will be equipped with the most current and in-demand skills and knowledge in the field, and ready to make a positive impact on the digital world.
Core Modules:
Communications
Personal & Professional Development
Digital Compliance
Network Security
Elective Modules:
Project Management
Software Architecture
Object Oriented Programming
Graphical User Interface Programming
Relational Databases
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
Work Experience
There is a minimum of two weeks’ work experience placement included in this course.
6M0691 - Software Development.
Certification: QQI Level 6 - In Software Development - Code 6M0691.
Dundrum College of Further Education,
Dundrum Main Street,
Dundrum,
Dublin 14,
D14 HD83
Email: info@dcfe.ie
Tel: +353 1 298 5412