Overview
The Higher Certificate in Software Development is a part- time level 6 programme designed to provide students with the an introduction to computer science in stage one with modules in Programming Fundamentals, Web Development Fundamentals, Computer Architecture, Computer Security Principles, Mathematics for Computer Science, Modular Programming, Introduction to Databases, Operating Systems in Practice, Networking Fundamentals, Discrete Mathematics and Physical Computing.
The second stage of the Higher Certificate programme builds on the stage one foundation and has a deeper focus on software development with modules in Object-Oriented Programming, Requirements Engineering, Data Structures & Algorithms, OO Analysis & Design, Database Design, NoSQL Data Architectures, and many more.
Course Delivery
- At least six semesters, depending on the number of modules taken per semester.
- All lectures and labs are 100% online. Certain semester terminal examinations will need to be completed on-campus in Bishopstown, Cork.
Award
Higher Certificate in Science in Software Development (Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).