Expand+About This Course
This Software Development (Year 2) provides students with the opportunity to become skilled in the highly sought-after art of computer programming.

Participants will build on their existing knowledge of software development. The...

Hide-About This Course
This Software Development (Year 2) provides students with the opportunity to become skilled in the highly sought-after art of computer programming.

Participants will build on their existing knowledge of software development. The main programming languages taught are Java and Visual Basic (VB). On this course, Java is used mainly to build mobile apps for the Android platform whereas VB is used to teach Graphical User Interface (GUI) programming. There is a strong emphasis on experiential learning with students learning by doing (rather than by observing). The range of subjects on offer reflects the strong employment demands and trends that currently exist within the software sector. The inclusion of subjects such as project management, mathematics, communications and software architecture should greatly enhance employment prospects for successful graduates. The Software Development (Year 2) course includes work experience, which has led to gainful employment for many students in the past.

Expand+Mature Applicants
Cavan Institute welcomes mature applicants who wish to return to full-time education. Such applicants may not be required to have the minimum entry requirements. The Institute will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicants a...

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Cavan Institute welcomes mature applicants who wish to return to full-time education. Such applicants may not be required to have the minimum entry requirements. The Institute will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicants ability to pursue and benefit from the course. Mature applicants should apply online to the Institute and may be required to attend for interview as part of the selection process.

International Applicants
We welcome applications from International Students. Cavan Institute seeks to provide an atmosphere where the international student can benefit both academically and personally from their time here. International students should contact our administrative office for further information.

Expand+Cavan Institute is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) maintenance grants. PLC maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending full-time courses in Cavan Institute.

This grant must be applied for, through Studen...

Hide-Cavan Institute is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) maintenance grants. PLC maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending full-time courses in Cavan Institute.

This grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

Medical Card Holders
Students who are medical card holders may be exempt from the government PLC levy and Irish state examination fees only.

This exemption does not apply to any other examination body whose qualifications are available at Cavan Institute.

SUSI
Grants are handled by SUSI. www.susi.ie
This maintenance grant is paid each month directly into the students' bank account.

This grant is a means tested grant. Use the SUSI Eligibility Reckoner to assess your eligibility.

Cavan Institute is required to monitor student attendance in order to determine if a student should continue to receive grant assistance during the academic year.

VTOS
Are you 21 or over, in receipt of a Social Welfare payment and participating in a full-time course in Cavan Institute?
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) may be for you. You can download a form from college website https://www.cavaninstitute.ie/grant-information

For more information contact Cavan Adult Education Guidance and Information Service at 049 4377001.

BTEA
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows qualifying persons to return to full-time education in approved courses while continuing to get income support.

The BTEA allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further and higher education.

All information in respect of the BTEA is available from the Department of Social Protection at www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie

HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Fund for Students with Disabilities allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time students with disabilities. The fund aims to ensure that students can participate fully in their academic programmes and are not disadvantaged by reason of a disability.

Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible
student by Cavan Institute following an assessment of needs under HEA fund for Students with Disabilities. Applications cannot be made directly to the fund by students.

For further information on the types of disabilities covered under the fund and the supports available, speak to Maureen Lynch, Special Educational Needs Coordinator at Cavan Institute, or check the Department of Education and Skills website www.education.ie or www.studentfinance.ie

Expand+Career Opportunities
Ireland is widely recognised as Europe's premier location for software development. Opportunities are very plentiful in the areas of computer programming, system analysis and design, software testing, technical writing, database...

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Ireland is widely recognised as Europe's premier location for software development. Opportunities are very plentiful in the areas of computer programming, system analysis and design, software testing, technical writing, database administration, technical support as well as website design and development. Current skills shortages mean employment is virtually guaranteed, particularly for degree-level graduates.

Further Study
Graduates are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at lnstitutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements). Cavan Institute has a number of 'advanced entry' arrangements with a selection of Institutes of Technology whereby graduates who have successfully completed a level 6 course are eligible to apply for direct entry into year two of a degree programme in a related discipline.