The Higher Diploma in Software Systems Development is a programme tailored for non-ICT graduates with a technology background who wish to upskill and gain a level 8 qualification in the Software Development area wishing to enter the sector. The course will provide students with fundamental theoretical and practical skills, abilities and knowledge to gain a comprehensive understanding and essentials skills in software development.
Software Systems Development
Entry requirements
A level 8 qualification in a non-computing discipline is the key requirement.
Preference will be given to candidates with a second-class honours degree or higher. Applicants may be required to undertake an interview and satisfy the course admission team that they have the ability to complete and benefit from this course. Shortlisting of applicants may take place.
The recognition of prior learning and prior experiential learning as per university policy will be applied to this course.
Applicants are required to meet the University of Limerick English Language requirements
Duration
2 Years Part Time Blended
Further enquiries
Course Director
Tel: +353 (0) 61 213579
Email: nikola.nikolov@ul.ie
Subjects taught
Year 1
Semester 1
• Computer Software 1
• Development of Information Systems 1
• Representation & Modelling
Semester 2
• Operating Systems 1
• Information Modelling and Specification
Year 2
Semester 3
• Mobile Application Development
• Web Infrastructure
• Cloud Computing
Semester 4
• Computer Software 2
• Database Systems
Application date
Application Deadlines
Taught Programmes
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basies but specific programmes have individual closing dates which can be found on our on-line prospectus
Research Programmes
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for research programmes. The applications for Research programmes are review each month by the Postgraduate Research Committee.
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Software Systems Development, Higher Diploma LEVEL 8 (NFQ)