Computer Science with AI
You will learn the fundamentals of computer science including software development, software testing, web design and database design.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time. September to May. 5 days per week.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificates
• You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
Mature Applicants
• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in the IT industry including:
• Programming
• Web Design
• Localisation
• Database Administrator
Progression
If you are interested in doing further study to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:
• BSc Computer Science [DC121] Dublin City University*
• BSc in Computer Science [DN201] University College Dublin *
• BSc in Computer Science [TU856] Technological University Dublin City
• BSc (Hons) in Computing [TU860] Technological University Dublin [Tallaght]
*Leaving Certificate Mathematics is a pre-requisite
Further information
Start Date: 14/09/2026.
Student Financial Support
The range of schemes and measures available to assist students in Further Education Colleges include the:
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Back To Education Allowance (BTEA)
Maintenance Grant Scheme
Fund For Students With Disabilities
Other Funding
PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2023
www.studentfinance.ie provides comprehensive and user-friendly information on the range of financial support schemes and programmes available to full-time further and higher education students.
You can apply online. Click on the “Application Weblink” above. You will need to have your PPS number and an email address to complete the application.
Learning how to program can be difficult, especially in a large class. At BFEI, you can learn how to program in small class sizes where you are encouraged to ask questions and can learn the abstract concepts required to become a successful programmer. Learn the fundamentals of computer science including software development, AI artificial intelligence, software testing, web design, mobile technologies, and database design.
Is this course for you?
Are you a logical thinker? Are you interested in finding out how computer software works? Are you interested in a career in Ireland’s expanding computing industry? Are you looking for an alternative pathway to a degree in computer science?
What will I study?
• Object Oriented Programming (Java)
• Software Architecture
• Web Authoring (HTML & CSS3)
• Maths for IT
• Database Methods
• Spreadsheets
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Maths for STEM (BFEI criteria will apply)
Assessment and Certification
Learners who successfully complete all 8 modules will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Software Development (5M0529).
5M0529 - Software Development.
Dublin College Blackrock,
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Blackrock,
Co Dublin,
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