Software Engineering (Level 5)
Overview
St. John’s Central College provides this course in Software Engineering to cater for the current demand for people with Software Skills. The course addresses the needs of the Software Industry and at the same time provides an internationally recognised qualification for the course participants. The course is innovative in its content, offering a combination of programming, theoretical and practical application skills. The aim of the course is to develop the participants working knowledge of software development techniques to an occupationally competent standard. The skills learned are transferable to other areas within the ICT industry.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (5 passes)
Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits
Course Outline
- Computer Programming using C++
- Software Development using Visual Basic
- Systems Analysis & Design – Level 6
- Database Methods
- Relational Databases – Level 6
- Web Authoring
- Computer Architecture & Systems
- Communication & Team Working Skills
- Mathematics for Computing
- Work Experience
Progression
Students may apply for a place in various Institutions through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Duration
One-year full time/ Optional progression to Networks & Web Design FETAC Level 6
Certification
FETAC (NCVA): - Information Technology, Level 5, CITXX
City & Guilds: - Diploma for IT Practitioners in Software Development
UCC
Students with appropriate FETAC qualifications can be admitted on a competitive basis to UCC for entry to the following degree programme:
CK401 BSc Computer Science
