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Code
SE610
Delivery
Fulltime
Cao points
🛈213 - 589
Level
7
Campus
Cork Road
Duration
3 years
Credits
180 ECTS
Placements
Available
Study Abroad
Yes
International Applications
Accepted
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What is the BSc in Software Systems Development course?

The BSc in Software Systems Development is a three year ordinary degree course. In this degree programme students will learn how to design, develop, and maintain software applications such as interactive web sites, mobile apps, database applications, and business intelligence tools.Our students also have the option to choose and elective stream of modules in either business, languages or psychology. 

On completion of the programme, students will have the skillset necessary to become competent software developers and business analysts; and students will have the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the needs of today’s software industry. The course will also equip the student with the other skills required to work in the software systems industry, including the ability to work as part of a development team, and the ability to work with the system user through all stages of system development.

The aim is to enable students to develop software with the most modern methods of software technology for all areas of application.

Flexible Semester

The course includes a flexible learning semester in year three. The flexible semester is a non-contact semester and consists of one of the following options:

  • Industrial Placement (paid/unpaid) 
  • Active Service Learning (voluntary)
  • Industry-accredited courses
  • Placement in a designated Research environment
  • Placement in a Commercial Innovation/Incubation unit
  • Study Abroad

Progression and Employment Opportunities

Graduates may progress to the BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development or the BSc (Hons) in IT or may find employment in the following positions:

  • Software Engineer/Developer 
  • Mobile App Developer 
  • Programmer/Analyst 
  • Database Developer 
  • Database Administrator 
  • Web Developer 
  • SAP Specialist 
  • Business Analyst 
Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
Communication SkillsBusiness Information Systems and Processes
Computer Systems 1Computer Systems 2
Mathematical FundamentalsIntroduction to Software Engineering
Programming Fundamentals 1Programming Fundamentals 2
Systems Analysis, Design and Testing Statistical Analysis
Website Development 1Website Development 2
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
Data Structures and Algorithms 1Database Funadamentals
Computer NetworksIntroduction to Computer Security
Database FundamentalsSoftware Development Tools
Enterprise ApplicationsProfessional Practice
User Experience DesignWeb App Development 1
Choose one of the following electives:Choose one of the following electives:
*Creative Problem Solving*Development Psychology
*German Intermediate 1 (B1.1) *German Intermediate 1 (B1.2)
*French Intermediate 1 (B1.1) *French Intermediate 1 (B1.2)
*Introduction to Psychology*Integrated Marketing
* = Elective* = Elective
Year 3
Semester 5Semester 6
Learning Portfolio - Flexible SemesterAutomated Cloud Services
Choose one of the following electives:Digital Transformation of Information Systems
*Industrial Placement Further Statistics
*Professional Certification Mobile App Development 1
*Study Abroad NoSQL Databases
*Voluntary Organisation Project Choose one of the following electives:
*Intercultural Business Context
*Introduction to Social Psychology
* = Elective*Technology Entrepreneurship

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

5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O5/H7

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BSc in Software Systems Development:

Graduates of the BSc in Software Systems Development may find employment in the following positions:

  • Software Engineer/Developer 
  • Mobile App Developer 
  • Programmer/Analyst 
  • Database Developer 
  • Database Administrator 
  • Web Developer 
  • SAP Specialist 
  • Business Analysis

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