Software Design & Development

This course prepares students for a rewarding career in software development. The core aim of the course is to impart the expertise necessary to design, develop and maintain software. Students undertake work experience in order to develop their skills in the IT area.

Awarding Body
Further Education & Training Awards Council – FETAC(QQI) Certificate in Software Development Level 5 5M0529

Career Opportunities:
Successful graduates of the course can enter the employment market in the areas of IT support, software design & development.Students may also progress to degree programmes at participating Higher Level Institutions. A video guide to the CAO for QQI/Further Education applicants can be viewed here.

Minimum Entry Requirements:
5 passes in the Leaving Certificate to include Maths and English or a Distinction in Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. Foundation Level Maths is not accepted as part of the minimum entry requirements. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview.

Subjects:
Web Authoring
Software Architecture
Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
Maths for IT
Database Methods
Programming & Design Principles
Communications