Greenhills Community College Software Development

Course Aim

This course provides a foundation for learners who wish to gain employment in the field of Computers or who wish to continue their studies and progress to Higher Education.

Course Content
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming
Maths for Information Technology
Mobile Technologies
Software Architecture
Web Authoring
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience

 

As a graduate of this course, you can pursue various careers in the IT industry including Software Developer and Mobile App Developer. The option to pursue an Apprenticeship in a related area is also a possibility.

Progression

Career Options Students may wish to undertake further study in this area or gain employment in the I.T. field. Third Level Progression: Software Development with Games Design with allows wide progression into numerous Computing related degrees at Third Level. These include: • TU Dublin- Tallaght accept this course for all its Computing and Engineering related courses including Computing TU756, Information Technology Management TU759 and Engineering Software TU715. • TU Dublin- Grangegorman offer Computer Science TU856 and Game Design TU984 amongst other courses that follow on from this award. • UCD have a degree programme Computer Science DN201 which accepts this award. There are many more opportunities for college progression. Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 or equivalent.
• Work/life experience is acceptable for mature students.
• Students should be 16 years or over at the start of the course.