Software Development - Galway
This course provides you, as a Level 8 graduate, with an entry path into careers in computing and it includes a placement in the IT industry.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year or 18 months or 2 years full-time/part-time online delivery.
Further information
Start Date: September 2025.
Total Fees: €6,750.
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
This course provides you, as a Level 8 graduate, with an entry path into careers in computing and it includes a placement in the IT industry. There is the assumption behind the course that Level 8 graduates from other disciplines will already have developed significant transferable skills in analysis, communications and independent learning and that graduates are in a position to quickly learn a focused subset of computing knowledge at Level 8.
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for graduates from non-computing backgrounds seeking the skills and knowledge to start a career in the IT industry.
Modules
Object Oriented Software Development
Computer Architecture and Technology Convergence
Web Application Development
Database Design and Development
Network Technologies
Software Design and Data Structures / Project
Mobile Applications Development
Operating Systems and Cloud Computing
Computational Thinking with Algorithms
Agile Software Development
Work Placement/ Internship
*This course will run subject to approved funding and sufficient student numbers.
Admissions: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie