Pre-University Programming & Software Development
Course Name: Creative - Ballinode Campus
Course Code: 5M5048
This one year full-time course aims to enable the learner to design, develop and test software components and systems in a workplace environment, working as a team member under supervision, while contributing to the workflow for the finished product and leading to employment in a range of sectors. The course is designed to provide students with skills and training that will enable them to pursue a career in the computer industry and in particular, in the areas of computer programming and software development.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.
- Software Development
- Computer Programming
- System Maintenance and Design
- Technical Support
- Business Computing
Erasmus+
Participants on this programme have the opportunity to apply for a three-week work experience placement abroad (Students must be over 18)
Fees
There are no Fees to study this course.
Course Content
- Software Architecture 5N2772
- Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming 5N0541
- Maths for Information Technology 5N18396
- Communications 5N0690
- Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
- Web Authoring 5N1910
- Database Methods 5N0783
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Maths 5N1833 (Optional)
Requirements
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
- Interview
- Mature applicants welcome
- Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
- Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher
- If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Progression
- AU955 Computing (ATU Sligo)
- AU927 Creative Design (ATU Sligo)
- US823 Software Design with Digitalisation (TUS Athlone)
- US821 Software Design with Virtual Reality and Gaming (TUS Athlone)
- Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any ATU Sligo programme through the CAO system.
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Software Development (5M17817)
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.