Advanced Software Development

Our Computer Programming and Software Development Courses are a excellent link between computer industry requirements and education progression to degree level
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Advanced Software Development

This Level 6 course enables students to progress and develop their programming skills in C++, Java and Visual Studio.  

Students from this course who achieve the required grades are eligible for advanced entry to the second year of Level 8 Computer Science courses in select colleges including: 

  • The National College of Ireland  
  • TUD Grangegorman 
  • TUD Tallaght  
  • TUD Blanchardstown  
  • Griffith College.  

The core areas of the Programming Course are: 

  • Object Orientated Programming (C++) 
  • Software Architecture (Java)  
  • GUI Programming. 
  • Mathematics.  
  • Relational Databases. 
  • Networking Infrastructure
Key Information
QQI Level 6
duration
1 Year
Full time
QQI L6 Software Development 6M0691
September - May
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Course requirements
  • Level 5 QQI Award or equivalent 

 We also welcome applications from: 

 Mature Students  

  • Others with relevant prior learning or work experience 
Course modules
  • Object Oriented Programming 6N2108 
  • Software Architecture 6N1449 
  • GUI Programming 6N0736 
  • Project Management 6N4090 
  • Relational Database 6N4785 
  • Networking Infrastructure 6N0733 
  • Work Experience/ Personal & Professional Development 
  • Communications 6N1950 
  • Mathematics 6N3395 
Education Progression

Successful Level 6 graduates with the Advanced Certificate in Software Development progress to Level 8 degree programmes. 

Students from this course who achieve the required grades are eligible for advanced entry to the second year of Level 8 Computer Science courses in select colleges including: 

  • The National College of Ireland  
  • TUD Grangegorman 
  • TUD Tallaght  
  • TUD Blanchardstown  
  • Griffith College.  

Rathmines College Computer Science Department continues to develop links to progression from this course and all our courses on an ongoing basis. 

Career Opportunities

The IT sector is booming with a major shortage of Computer Science graduates. This course is a stepping stone to a qualification leading to solid  employment in Ireland and Abroad.  Most successful Level 6 graduates with the Advanced Certificate in Software Development will progress to Level 8 degree programmes. Others seek employment and pursue their degree studies on a part-time basis. 

Testimonials

Rathmines College was a fun, friendly and exciting learning environment, with a broad range of modules, supportive teaching staff. Rathmines College has helped me as a mature student realise my full potential enabling me to progress to a Level 8 Degree in Cloud Computing at TU Dublin.
Ken Lam
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Course Fees
Total Fee
€50
Total
€50
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