About Bsc In Computing in Dundalk Institute of Technology
Discover the power of computers and the knowledge required to work in the vibrant Information Technology industry through this uniquely structured three year degree course. Gain knowledge in Programming, Web, Networking and IT Systems Environments. Acquire job-ready skills such Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing and lifelong learning skills to help fast-track your career in IT.
Course Description
Discover the power of computers and the knowledge required to work in the vibrant Information Technology industry through this uniquely structured course. Gain knowledge in Programming, Web, Networking and IT Systems Environments. Acquire Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing and lifelong learning skills.
This course allows you to tailor your learning towards where your interests and aptitudes are. Students enter a common first Semester which is designed to enable them to choose between the following three Elective Streams:
- Networking
- Software Development
- System Administration
Become a confident and in-demand IT professional by developing your problem-solving skills in an overwhelmingly hands-on learning environment. Students study selected combinations of the following areas
- Databases
- Hardware
- Maths
- Networking
- Professional Development
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
- System Administration
- Technical Problem Solving
- Web & Mobile Structure
Career Options
Software Development Stream
This elective stream focuses on Web Development. Students will have repeated exposure to the principles and practices of web development using various technologies. On completion of the course they will be capable of integrating a range of techniques and technologies to create and deploy a quality web application working independently and also as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You will learn to:
- Build applications
- Develop websites
- Test applications
- Apply appropriate software engineering processes to develop quality software solutions
- Apply problem-solving techniques
- Design and implement database systems
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary development team
Career Options
As a graduate of this stream you will be capable of filling a range of positions in the software industry. Typical job titles include:
- Programmer/Analyst
- Programmer
- Web Developer
- Database Developer
- Software Tester
Minimum of 60% average in your Standard 12.
We may also check your standard 10 results in English and Maths
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent.
Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.
