BSc (Hons) in Computing in Software Development

Points

320

Duration

4 Years

Qualification

Level 8

Capacity

60 Places

Starting Date

September

Five great reasons to consider this course

Students will specialise in the design, development, testing and evaluation of software systems with particular emphasis on the application of agile process development.
Graduates will develop the confidence and competence necessary to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
This course will prepare students to work in the computing industry by helping to develop both their personal and professional skills in a supportive, positive, and student-centred environment .
Students undertaking this programme will develop, test, and deploy web-based and/or mobile apps in each year of the course using an agile development process.
Students undertaking this programme will have the opportunity to participate in various competitions and field-trips at regional, national and European levels to facilitate show casing, networking and evaluating their work both technically and creatively.

Course Summary

This four-year honours degree aims to aims to produce graduate software developers who will be prepared for entering a career in software engineering across a wide range of areas. The course provides a solid foundation in software development for web and mobile systems, core enterprise software development, testing, interaction design; and provides a solid foundation in computer security and data analysis.

Course Description

The course will ensure that students have knowledge of the fundamental principles of computing across a wide range of topics with an emphasis on software engineering.

During the course of your studies you will:

develop advanced problem-solving and computer-programming skills
acquire in-depth knowledge of current and emerging Internet and Web technologies
develop as a team player, capable of working as part of a modern software development team
manage your own learning and become capable of carrying out independent research.

Students will specialise in the design, development, testing and evaluation of software systems with particular emphasis on the application of agile process development approaches. Students will also acquire the fundamentals of a broad range of computing topics; networking, procedural and object-orient programming, testing, computer security, data analysis and visualisation, IoT, and will have the option of selecting specialist modules such as: artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile development, smart technologies, and immersive technologies.

Course Content

YEAR 1

Semester 1

Programming (year-long)
Web Development (year-long)
Computer Architecture
Mathematics 1
Personal and Professional Development

Semester 2

YEAR 2

Semester 1

Object-Oriented Programming (year- long)
Full Stack Development (year-long)
Software Testing
Mathematics 2
Database Systems 2
Computer Security
Intensive Project Abroad [Optional]

Semester 2

YEAR 3

Semester 1

Semester 2

Work Placement (15 weeks) OR
Approved Semester Abroad

YEAR 4

Semester 1

Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing
Research Methods
Secure Systems
Intensive Project Abroad [Optional]
Collaborative Project (year-long) OR Project
Electives: Immersive Technologies // Artificial Intelligence // Smart Technologies // Service Oriented Architecture

Semester 2

Entrepreneurship
Data Analysis and Visualisation
Collaborative Project (year-long) OR Project
Electives: Human Factors in Design // Machine Learning // Heterogeneous and Parallel Computing // Mobile Development

* 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.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered in a combination of lectures, lab classes and tutorials. There is a specific focus on 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.

Elective module choices in the final year of the programme allow students to focus on the discipline that they intend to pursue as a career after graduation.

Career Options

As a graduate of this course, you will have a skill set that will enable you to gain employment in industries in which there is a constant demand for software developers, particularly in the ever-expanding Internet sector.

Typical Career Opportunities:

Progression Options

Graduates with a satisfactory level of achievement may be able to undertake postgraduate (HDip/ Masters/PhD) studies.

Postgraduate research opportunities, either research masters or PhD are also available at DkIT.

Fees (More information)

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

Entry Requirements

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 6 different subjects which must include:

→ Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C) or better
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C) or better
→ Two subjects at either:

‘A Level’ (Grade A* - C)
AND/OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - C)
AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma) (Grade Merit or Distinction).
AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma) (Grade Merit or Distinction)
OR BTEC National Level 3 Diploma (Grade min: MM)
OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (Grade min: MM)
OR BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma (Grade min: MMP)

→ The remaining subjects must be different from that presented 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).

Work Placement

Work Placement takes place during Semester 2 of the third year of the programme. Students undertake a minimum of 15 weeks of placement with host companies. The host companies are provided by the department in coordination with the Placement Office. Students can also undertake a placement with an appropriate company which they have identified themselves.

Who Should Apply

This course is best-suited to:

Students who wish to work in a creative, dynamic and rapidly growing industry.
Students wish to be placed in the industry on work placement
Students that are interested in developing interactive applications for a broad range of applications – from web-based apps to machine learning-driven systems
Students who enjoy working individually and in groups on novel and challenging projects.
Students who enjoy programming and problem-solving in a novel domain.
Students who wish to work in an industry that will grow, change and challenge them over the course of their professional life.

Contacts

Dermot Logue (Programme Director)
Phone: +353 (0)42 9370200
Email: dermot.logue@dkit.ie

Course ID	DK821
Course Type	Undergraduate
Study Mode	Full-Time
Level	8
Duration	4 Years
Starting Date	September
School	School of Informatics & Creative Arts
Department	Visual and Human-Centred Computing
Awarding Body	Dundalk Institute of Technology
Apply to	CAO
Delivery Method	On Campus