Waterford Institute of Technology

Semester 1

In semester 1 participants will undertake a broad immersive set of modules in the fundamentals of computing including programming, networks, systems, databases and web development.

Semester 2
Students will study network management in semester 2 and deepen their knowledge in their choice of specialist options from amongst mobile app development, enterprise software development and security & forensics. They will also take a
module in Developer Operations.

Placement
The programme is offered in close collaboration with partners from the ICT and Software Development employers. In semester 3 all students will then have the opportunity to apply these skills and gain invaluable experience through a six-month work placement. The work placement element is designed to maximise industry – relevance and employability of the graduates. The ICT Skills studio module takes place in advance of the Placement and includes an industry seminar series where the students get to interact with ICT employers and begin to develop their Placement Project proposals in conjunction with their supervisors. A dedicated Placement Coordinator supports all student in their preparation for placement.

Job Readiness
All students also take part in a mandatory Job Readiness Workshop Series. The Workshop Series is designed to facilitate students in developing their employability, and making the transition to the workplace, within a framework of personal and career development planning. It covers self-awareness including reflection workshops and exercises to identify personal skills, abilities, interests and motivations and relate these to career opportunities; career development, CV and applications preparation, preparing for interviews, networking and collaboration, social media and online reputation and mock interviews.

Please see more information on courses and eligibility below. If you want further information or to discuss your options please contact Ken McCarthy at 051 302875 / kmmccarthy@wit.ie