Software Design - Agile Software Design - Athlone

This Level 8 Award is specifically designed to up-skill graduates with:



The technical skills to build software applications that can be deployed to the cloud in an agile manner.



Knowledge of the tools and methodologies needed to develop and deploy software applications.



Experience of working in teams to deliver a project and preparation for the workplace.



A predominant theme of this programme is a focus on industry standard certifications and open source tools so that graduates are prepared for the workplace.



What will I experience?



The Object Oriented Programming modules cover the Oracle Java Certified Associate syllabus and some material from the Oracle Java Certified Professional syllabus.



The Agile Design and Testing modules includes Scrum Master training material and ISTQB Foundation level material, as well as practical experience of test automation tools and version control systems.



In the Team Project modules learners will work as part of a team in a “simulated industry environment” to develop a solution to an industry type problem. The Team Projects are a fundamental element where the group work facilitates peer-supported learning.

Semester 1

Object Oriented Programming 1 Credits: 5

Agile Design and Testing 1 Credits: 5

Team Project 1 Credits: 5

Databases Credits: 5



Semester 2

Networks and Cloud Architecture Credits: 5

Object Oriented Programming 2 Credits: 5

Web Technologies Credits: 5

Agile Design and Testing 2 Credits: 5

ICT Placement Preparation Credits: 5



Semester 3

ICT Internal Placement Credits: 15

ICT Placement Credits: 15

Minimum Entry Requirements:



Level 7 qualification in ICT related discipline (engineering or software)



Or



Level 8 qualification in a non-engineering/ICT discipline.

1 year full-time.

Further Study

Graduates of this programme who attain honours in this programme will possess the necessary background to enable progression to the existing taught Master of Science in Software Engineering or the Master of Science in Applied Software Engineering at TUS. These students will also be in a position to apply for admission to taught level 9 programmes at other third level providers. Students have the option to progress to postgraduate research programmes both at TUS and other third level providers.