About Software Development (bsc Honours) in Cork Institute of Technology

Course summary

One of the benefits of this degree is that it has a broad range of modules. The main focus of the degree is programming, so you will learn languages such as Python, Java, C, JavaScript and PHP. You will also learn about databases (where and how data is stored), operating systems, object-oriented programming, application development, software testing and many more topics.This programme has been designed so that the first year curriculum is common for all degrees in the Department of Computer Science. This means that students can transfer to another programme in the Department in year two if they meet the CAO entry requirements for that programme when they enter CIT. This offers great flexibility for qualifying students who may wish to change programmes after year one. This flexibility allows a student to make a more informed decision one year into his/her studies.

The BSc (Hons) in Software Development is a four-year Level 8 degree programme that provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical competencies necessary to support a career in the software development industry.

More specifically, the programme provides students with an in-depth knowledge of modern software development languages, techniques, tools, methodologies and their application to real-world problems. Students will become proficient in the application of state-of-theart technologies in areas such as cloud computing, machine learning, big data and data analytics. Students will also be equipped with research skills that will enable to them to become independent self-learners.

Career

You will have career opportunities in Cork, Ireland and abroad, with large multinationals (such as IBM, Dell EMC, McAfee, Johnson Controls), and also with smaller Irish companies. Graduates have also found employment within large IT departments in companies within the Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Food Industry. Graduates have also moved into roles in System Administration and Software Testing.

A percentage of graduates from the programme chose to take up jobs in the Software Industry abroad. Software Development graduates work in a diverse range of roles.

Potential Areas of Employment

• Application Developer

• Applications Engineer

• Software Engineer

• Software Developer

• Java Developer

• Mobile App Developer

• Full-Stack Developer

• Software Project Manager

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 for Business programmes)
• IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
• PTE 60 (63 for integrated programmes)
• PTE 55 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)