Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This comprehensive course offers a guided pathway for aspiring developers to enhance their expertise.
Master In-Demand Skills: In today’s technology-driven world, software development skills are in high demand across industries. By enrolling in our course, you’ll learn the fundamental principles of developing, software architecture, software design, and more.
You’ll gain proficiency in popular programming languages such as Node JS, empowering you to create robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions. Additionally, this course covers the entire game development lifecycle, from conceptualization and storyboarding to level design, character creation, and gameplay mechanics. You’ll learn programming skills for Unreal Engine, gaining proficiency in game development frameworks and tools.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
Software Architecture
Programming and Design Principles
Database Methods
Maths for IT
Web Authoring
Communications
Work Experience
Games Analysis and Design
Modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change.
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 |
| 5M0529 |
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.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
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 who qualify in this area can pursue further study and a career in computing and the games design sector. As a graduate of this course, you will have a skill set that will enable you to gain employment in the ever-growing games industry, working as part of a development team or in any area of the software development industry. This includes software developers, Games designer and developer. Students can engage with FIT which is an IT led initiative that offers students the opportunity to acquire essential skills to gain employment in the thriving IT sector.
QQI graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of Technology and universities for Higher Education degrees such as linked courses in places like TU Dublin, Maynooth University, Athlone IT, NUIG, Marino Institute of Education, American College, DBS, Dun Laoghaire IADT. For example, students can apply for the over 175 places available in first arts in Maynooth University and take computer options.