Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course encompasses many aspects of computing from scientific foundation, to programming, systems analysis and familiarisation with a range of industrial and commercial applications.
This course covers a wide range of computing areas including programming, web design, networking and IT skills. It is a two year course with progression routes to second year in the Computer Science Degree in Kevin's Street TU Dublin and to the second year in the Computer Science Degree in TU Dublin. See the course page here
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year 1:
Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming (Java)
Programming & Design Principles (Java)
Web Design
Software Architecture
Database Methods
Communications
Work Experience
Maths for Information Technology
Year 2:
Object Orientated Programming (Java)
Graphical User Interface Programming (Java)
Web Development
Software Architecture
Relational Databases
Communications
Work Experience
Project Management
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 6M0691 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Students with a Computer Science qualification can anticipate employment as computer technicians, programmers/analysts, software and hardware support specialists and computer sales professionals. Alternatively they may use the course as a sound academic basis for further study in the Computer Science area.