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Software Design – Higher Certificate in Science
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Campus: Athlone
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years: 2
Course Overview
The overall aim of the programme is to develop a high level of intellectual awareness and professional competence in the area of software development. The programme offers an integrated approach to delivering end to end software development skills. The focuses on the practical problem-solving skills required for software developers. Programme participants will also gain an integrated and critical knowledge of the skills and particular technologies widely used in the industry today.
Contact Details
Head of Department
Enda Fallon: Enda.Fallon@tus.ie
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate
Grade O6/H7 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).
QQI/FETAC
Any FETAC level 5 qualification is acceptable. Applicants to this programme are required, however, to have the module Mathematics (5N1883) included in their award or alternatively have Leaving Certificate Mathematics and to have achieved distinctions in three modules.
Modules
Mathematics for Software Design 1.1, Software Development 1.1, Game Development and Immersive Technology 1.1, Web App Development with AI 1.1, Digitalisation for Connected Devices 1.1, Communication for University 1
Mathematics for Software Design 1.2, Software Development 1.2, Game Development and Immersive Technology 1.2, Web App Development with AI 1.2, Digitalisation For Connected Devices 1.2, Communication for Engineering 1
Software Development 2.1, Mathematics for Software Design 2.1, Databases 2, Agile Methodologies 2.1, Software Development for Gaming 2.1, Game Development 2.1, Software Development for Cloud 2.1, Web Development 2.1, Software Development For Connected Devices 2.1, Connected Devices 2.1
Software Development 2.2, Mathematics for Software Design 2.2, Agile Methodologies 2.2, Software Development for Gaming 2.2, Game AI and Physics 2, Software Development for Cloud 2.2, Web Development 2.2, Software Development For Connected Devices 2.2, Visualisation for Digital Transformation 2, Connected Devices 2.2
Further Information
On completion of this programme students will have gained foundational skills to develop a pathway towards a career in Software Development.
Graduates are eligible to apply to continue their studies through a BSC in Software Design in Mobile Apps and Connected Devices, BSC in Software Design in Virtual Reality and Game, BSC in Software Design in Cloud Computing.