Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course aims to provide students who have completed the Level 5 Computer Science/Computer Systems and Networks courses (or equivalent) with the opportunity to design, develop, secure and test software components for computer systems. Building upon their knowledge students will learn the most up to date programming software technologies to prepare them for a career in this growing area. We are well known to employers, and many of our graduates have gone on to work in household name companies. Our employer engagement liaison reveals a need for software programmers across many industries.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Core Modules
Communications
Personal & Professional Development
Digital Compliance
Elective Modules
Project Management
Relational Databases
Software Architecture
Object Oriented Programming
Graphical User Interface Programming
Web Development
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
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
Software developer, web developer, mobile app developer, database programmer, and more.