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Code
SE604
Delivery
Fulltime
Cao points
🛈271 -520
Level
8
Campus
Cork Road
Duration
4 years
Credits
240 ECTS
Placements
Available
Study Abroad
Yes
International Applications
Accepted
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Course Aims 

The programme is designed to equip you with the skillset required to work in an array of computing roles in industry. You will develop secure software with the most modern methods of software technology for all areas of application, and you will have the ability to analyse, select, and utilise appropriate emerging technologies for the development of a software solution. You will be able to store, manage and mine data for businesses, and to develop systems to enable organisations to extract value from such data.

Why is Software Systems Development important? 

People and businesses such as Google, Facebook and Amazon generate vast amounts of data every day with each person leaving a digital footprint across the web. There is a demand for high quality software developers with multi-disciplinary skills and this programme will produce software developers, who can analyse this data for businesses to give them a competitive advantage, by equipping them with core skills in data science and information systems allied to excellent software development skills.

This programme provides you with the opportunity to become a well-rounded software developer with a background in either business, psychology, or a European language.

Subject Areas 

There is a strong focus on programming and website fundamentals to provide you with a solid background for later years. You will be also introduced to software engineering concepts, and fundamental computing concepts using Raspberry PI’s for example.

In years 2, 3, and 4 you will study specialist modules in mobile and web app development, database systems, business analytics, information systems and computer security. 

Unique features 

Companies in Ireland are seeking software developers who possess multi-disciplinary skills in the areas of Business, Psychology or Languages. With this in mind you will have the option to study those areas as elective option from year 2.

In year 3 you have the option to complete work placement or study abroad. Studying abroad has become a popular choice for all our students especially those who have chosen the European language elective. 

Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
Programming Fundamentals 1Programming Fundamentals 2
Website Development 1Website Development 2
Systems Analysis, Design & TestingIntroduction to Software Engineering
Communication SkillsBIS & Processes
Computer Systems 1Computer Systems 2
Mathematics FundamentalsStatistical Analysis
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
Data Structure and Algorithms 1Software Development Tools
User Experience DesignWeb App Development 1
Database FundamentalsDatabase Systems
Enterprise ApplicationsProfessional Practice
Computer NetworksIntroduction to Computer Security
Choose one of the following electives:Choose one of the following electives:
*Creative Problem Solving*Integrated Marketing
*Introduction to Psychology*Introduction to Social Psychology
*German Intermediate 1 (B1.1) *German Intermediate 2 (B1.2)
*French Intermediate 1 (B1.1) *French Intermediate 2 (B1.2)
* = Elective
Year 3
Semester 5Semester 6
Learning Portfolio - Flexible SemesterAutomated Cloud Services
Further Statistics
Choose one of the following electives: NoSQL Databases
*Study Abroad Mobile App Development 1
*Professional Cert.Digital Transformation of Information Systems
*Voluntary Organisation Project
*Ind. Placement Choose one of the following electives:
*Technology Entrepreneurship
* = Elective *Introduction to Cognition and Perception
*Intercultural Business Context
*Content and Language Integrated Learning
Year 4
Semester 7Semester 8
Agile Software PracticeDistributed Systems
Web App Development 2Application Security
Data Analytics EssentialsData Science in Practice
Enterprise Systems ArchitectureProject 2
Project 1Choose one of the following electives:
Application Security
Choose one of the following electives:*Technology Commercialisation
*Project Management*Management Psychology
*Individual Differences*German B2.1b
*German 2.1a*French B2.1b
*French B2.1a*Technology Commercialisation
* = Elective

Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development

2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O5/H7

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development:

Career Opportunities for BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development graduates:

Mobile App Developer 

  • Programmer/Analyst 
  • Database Developer 
  • Database Administrator 
  • Web Developer 
  • SAP Specialist 
  • Business Analyst 
  • Software Developer 
  • System Developer  
  • Data Analyst  

Follow on Study for BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development graduates:

Postgraduate programme in SETU Waterford or elsewhere. Many Software Systems Development graduates go on to complete research masters and PhDs.

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Ms. Amanda Freeman Gater
Lecturer in Computing - Lecturer
Tel: 051 834162 [email protected]

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