Software Development - Tertiary Education Programme

This course will equip students with the range of skills required to become competent IT managers or software developers.

Prospective learners wishing to be accepted onto the programme must meet the following minimum entry criteria: Leaving Certificate; 2H5 & 4O6/H7; English or Irish O6/H7; Mathematics O6/H7 or Level 5 major award or Other qualifications equivalent to a major award at level 5 on the NFQ For applicants whose first language is not English, the standard required of applicants is B2 (or equivalent) on Common European Framework of Reference CEFR for Languages in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Evidence of achievement of this standard is necessary for entry to the programme. Applications are welcome from individuals that do not meet the minimum entry requirement who are aged 23 years or over (at date of commencement of programme). Such an applicant will be assessed on their merits, taking into account their life experience, work or community experience, and recognition of prior learning. Our Unified Tertiary Programmes aim to encourage the participation and success of students from sections of society under-represented in higher education, by offering degree programmes at a local level. In the event of over subscription to the Programmes, priority will be given to applicants who most demonstrate local need.