Course Code
Zone
Attendance
Full time

Course Summary

This Level 8 Award is specifically designed to up-skill graduates with: The technical skills to build software applications that can be deployed to the cloud in an agile manner. Knowledge of the tools and methodologies needed to develop and deploy software applications. Experience of working in teams to deliver a project and preparation for the workplace. A predominant theme of this programme is a focus on industry standard certifications and open source tools so that graduates are prepared for the workplace.

College Link

TUS Midlands
College Link > - Software Design - Agile Software Design - Athlone

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Level 7 qualification in ICT related discipline (engineering or software)

Or

Level 8 qualification in a non-engineering/ICT discipline.

Application Details

Course Commencement -September

Fees

€7,500 EU applicants; €12,500 non-EU *Fees subject to change

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.


Linguistic

The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.


Career Progression

Graduates of this programme who attain honours in this programme will possess the necessary background to enable progression to the existing taught Master of Science in Software Engineering or the Master of Science in Applied Software Engineering at TUS. These students will also be in a position to apply for admission to taught level 9 programmes at other third level providers. Students have the option to progress to postgraduate research programmes both at TUS and other third level providers.

Duration

1 year full-time
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