BSc (Hons) in Software Development and DevOps

Year 1

Semester 1

• Introduction to Programming (year-long)
• Introduction to System Administration (year-long)
• Front-End Development
• Computer Hardware
• Mathematics for Computing Systems
• Dev Ops Lifecycle

Semester 2

• Introduction to Programming (year-long)
• Introduction to System Administration (year-long)
• Databases
• Networking
• Communication Skills
• System Testing and Continuous Integration

Year 2

Semester 3

• Object-Oriented Programming (Year-Long)
• Solutions Architecture (Year-Long)
• Software Testing
• Routing and Switching
• Operating Systems
• Database Systems

Semester 4

• Object-Oriented Programming (Year-Long)
• Solutions Architecture (Year-Long)
• Introduction to Software Engineering
• Advanced Routing and Switching
• Virtualization
• Deployment

Year 3

Semester 5

• Algorithms
• Data Structures
• Network Protocols
• Automation
• DevOps Group Project
• Production Process

Semester 6

• Work Placement OR Approved Semester Abroad

Year 4

Semester 7

• Project (Year Long)
• Programmable Networks (Year Long)
• Web Browser Application Development
• IT Security
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Ethical Issues and Research Practice

Semester 8

• Project (Year Long)
• Programmable Networks (Year Long)
• Microservices
• Software Design
• Data Centre Environment
• Data Management

* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only. The provision of electives each year is subject to numbers enrolling on each elective and available resources.

The course will be delivered on the DkIT campus over 4 years (8 semesters) and is full-time. Learning will be supported using the Institute's online Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle).

• This course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, lab classes and tutorials.
• There is a specific focus on practical and problem-based learning and so much of the programme content is delivered in small 20-student computer labs where students can avail of greater feedback and interaction with their lecturer.
• There are numerous support services available within the department to enable and encourage all students to realise their personal and professional potential, in particular the IT Learning Centre.

Graduates will have expertise that cuts across the core disciplines of Development, Systems and Operations, together with an understanding of the processes, tools and mind-set of DevOps. They will have knowledge and competencies in a broad range of subject areas across the domain of Computing, with a DevOps focus on deployment and delivery. They will possess the skillset necessary for modern application delivery, which is increasingly in demand from industry, thus leading to increased employment opportunities and greater occupational mobility.

There are many employment and educational prospects for graduates from the BSc(Hons) in Computing Systems and Operations. Graduates will have gained knowledge and developed advanced skills and competencies necessary to pursue, and sustain, a career within the ICT sector. Knowledge and competencies gained will allow the graduates to take on different roles in a variety of sectors.

The typical roles/ career paths that a graduate could pursue include Software Developer, DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, Cloud Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Deployment Engineer, Network Engineer, System Administrator.

In addition to its industry focus, this programme also aims to provide a path for students wishing to pursue a 2nd level teaching career in Computer Science, dependent on Teaching Council requirements – graduates would be required to complete a Post-graduate Diploma in Education.

Graduates will have gained knowledge and developed advanced skills and competencies necessary to continue to an NFQ level 9 – Masters – or NFQ 10 doctoral programme – either taught, structured or by research.

Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:

Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate

→ INCLUDING At least two H5 Grades
→ AND Mathematics Grade O6 or H7
→ AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7

Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:

Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 5 different subjects which must include:

→ Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ One subject at:

• 'A Level’ (Grade A* - C or better)
• OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - C)
• OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

→ The remaining subjects must be different from those listed above and may be drawn from recognised subjects at:

• GCSE (Grade A* - C)
• AND/OR 'AS Level’ (Grades A - E)
• AND/OR ‘A-level’ (Grades A* - E)
• AND/OR Applied ‘A-level’ (Grade A* - E)
• AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

Students will undertake a 15-week work placement in year 3, semester 2 (semester 6). Students will have the alternative option to Study abroad in Semester 6.