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Course Overview

It provides students with the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of today’s IT industry. Software is everywhere -, on your mobile phone, on your games console, managing your bank account, and more. This programme focuses on Software Engineering and Software Development techniques (Object Orientation, Java, Web Development, C#, Mobile Apps, Cloud etc.)

With the mix of skills this programme provides, students will be ideally positioned to secure employment in either Open Source or .NET technology jobs as a: Software Engineer, Software Developer (Java, C#, .Net), Software Engineering/Modelling (UML, Junit, mockito, cucumber, GIT, Docker, Jenkins), Web Designer/Developer (DreamWeaver, CS5, PHP), Database Developer/Administrator (SQL Server, MySQL), Test Engineer, Games and Mobile App Developer (XNA, Android). 

In addition, the six months paid work placement in Year 3 gives students an opportunity to apply the skills learned at LIT in a real working environment. This will provide students with valuable experience prior to full-time employment on graduation. The programme leads to a comprehensive software development degree with a proven track record. Software is changing the world, be a part of this change!

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Progression Opportunities (Level 7)
1. A Higher Certificate (Level 6) in a cognate field, OR
2. An equivalent qualification to a Higher Certificate (Level 6) with appropriate prerequisite subjects.
 
Progression Opportunities (Level 8)
1. A pass in a relevant Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in a cognate field with an overall average performance of at least *40%. [*Except in the case of students who are progressing from the B.Sc. in Applied Biology (Level 7) or a cognate Level 7 programme, an overall average of 50% is required for application to the B.Sc. (Hons) in Bioanalysis & Biotechnology.] OR
2. An equivalent qualification to an Ordinary Degree (Level 7) with
appropriate prerequisite subjects, OR
3. A pass in a relevant Ordinary Degree (Level 7) with one
year’s suitable and relevant work experience.

Leaving Certificate

A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.

Mature Applicants

Mature student (i.e. 23 years of age on 1st January for admission in September) applicants must apply through the CAO on or before 1st February.

International Applicants

Non-EU applicants should apply directly to the International Office at LIT allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by July 1st at the latest.

Fees

The Academic year fee is €3000. 

EU Tuition Fees:
Higher Certificate (Level 6): €250
Ordinary Degree (Level 7): €250
Honors Degree (Level 8): €819
Engineering (Hons Degree) (Level 8): €1450


This information was accurate on : 02/02/2021
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