| Course Name |
Software Development - Cork Campus |
| Course Provider |
MTU - Cork Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
MTU - Munster Technological University |
| Course Code |
CR_KCOME_6 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Major |
Munster Technological University |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Online applications is open for course commencing September 2022.
Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.
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Hide-Online applications is open for course commencing September 2022.
Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.
You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'Apply online >>' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.
Please attach and upload any documents such as transcripts, CV, other details relevant to the application.
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| Application Date |
Application Closing Date: 1st September 2022. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
At least six semesters, depending on the number of modules taken per semester. |
| Course Fee |
€250 per 5 credit module. |
| Entry Requirements |
Admission Requirements
Non-Standard Applicants: Mature Students, QQI Level 5 applicants are particularly welcome.
Standard Applicants: Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7 (pre. 2017, D3 Ordinary Level) in five subjects to include Mathematics and either English or Irish. |
| Comment |
Award
Higher Certificate in Science in Software Development (Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications). (Single module certification possible). |
| Course Content |
Expand+The programme provides students with the relevant skills and knowledge in the area of modern software development focusing on languages, techniques, tools and methodologies needed to pursue a career as a software or computer technician.
Overview
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Hide-The programme provides students with the relevant skills and knowledge in the area of modern software development focusing on languages, techniques, tools and methodologies needed to pursue a career as a software or computer technician.
Overview
The Higher Certificate in Software Development is a part-time level 6 programme designed to provide students with the an introduction to computer science in stage one with modules in Programming Fundamentals, Web Development Fundamentals, Computer Architecture, Computer Security Principles, Mathematics for Computer Science, Modular Programming, Introduction to Databases, Operating Systems in Practice, Networking Fundamentals, Discrete Mathematics and Physical Computing.
The second stage of the Higher Certificate programme builds on the stage one foundation and has a deeper focus on software development with modules in Object-Oriented Programming, Requirements Engineering, Data Structures & Algorithms, OO Analysis & Design, Database Design, NoSQL Data Architectures, and many more.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
Potential areas of employment include working as a Software Developer, Software Tester, Software Support Engineer or Database Developer, to name but a few career possibilities.
Progression
Graduates of the Higher Certificate may progress to stage three of the Bachelor of Science in Software Development programme which is also offered part-time by night. |
| Further Enquiries |
Gerard MacSweeney
T: 021 433 5574
E: gerard.macsweeney@mtu.ie |
| Location |
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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