- Level 5 QQI Award or equivalent
We also welcome applications from:
Mature Students
- Others with relevant prior learning or work experience
Advanced Software Development
This Level 6 course enables students to progress and develop their programming skills in C++, Java and Visual Studio.
Students from this course who achieve the required grades are eligible for advanced entry to the second year of Level 8 Computer Science courses in select colleges including:
- The National College of Ireland
- TUD Grangegorman
- TUD Tallaght
- TUD Blanchardstown
- Griffith College.
The core areas of the Programming Course are:
- Object Orientated Programming (C++)
- Software Architecture (Java)
- GUI Programming.
- Mathematics.
- Relational Databases.
- Networking Infrastructure
Key Information
QQI Level 6
1 Year
Full time
QQI L6 Software Development 6M0691
September - May
Course requirements
Course modules
- Object Oriented Programming 6N2108
- Software Architecture 6N1449
- GUI Programming 6N0736
- Project Management 6N4090
- Relational Database 6N4785
- Networking Infrastructure 6N0733
- Work Experience/ Personal & Professional Development
- Communications 6N1950
- Mathematics 6N3395
Education Progression
Graduates of the Advanced Certificate in Software Development are eligible to fast-track their degree at the National College of Ireland (NCI). We offer Advanced Entry into Year 2 for specific programmes, allowing you to build directly on your previous studies.
BSc (Hons) in Computing
Graduates holding the full Level 6 QQI Award in Software Development (6M0691) can apply for direct entry into the second year of this programme.
Requirement: Must hold the full QQI Level 6 award.
Minimum Grade: Overall PASS grade or higher.
BSc (Hons) in Data Science
Holders of the Level 6 QQI Award in Software Development (6M0691) are also eligible to apply for Year 2 entry, provided they meet the specific mathematics requirements essential for data analytics.
Requirement: Must hold the full QQI Level 6 award.
Minimum Grade: Overall PASS grade or higher.
Maths Requirement: You must meet one of the following criteria: QQI Level 5 or 6: A Pass grade in Maths modules 6N3395, 5N0556, or 5N18396.
Leaving Certificate: A minimum grade of O4 or H7 in Mathematics.
Successful Level 6 graduates with the Advanced Certificate in Software Development can also apply for advanced entry to the second year of Level 8 Computer science courses in select colleges including:
- TUD Grangegorman
- TUD Tallaght
- TUD Blanchardstown
- Griffith College.
Career Opportunities
The IT sector is booming with a major shortage of Computer Science graduates. This course is a stepping stone to a qualification leading to solid employment in Ireland and Abroad. Most successful Level 6 graduates with the Advanced Certificate in Software Development will progress to Level 8 degree programmes. Others seek employment and pursue their degree studies on a part-time basis.
Course Fees
Total Fee
€50
Total
€50
