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Course Overview

There is a strong practical emphasis on the languages, tools, techniques and methodologies required to build cloud-based applications that people use to solve everyday real-world problems. The considerable practical emphasis on the programme allows for the smooth integration of graduates into the workplace.

The programme prepares students for a broad range of careers in the fast-moving computing industry. Students will also develop the skills needed for semantic web services, to handle situations requiring representation and retrieval of knowledge. The underlying technologies and application architectures used by web enterprises are also addressed. A six-month work placement in Year 3 gives students the opportunity for further personal development in real-world job situations.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme have worked in positions such as:

  • Web Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Cloud Architect
  • App/Games Developer
  • Data Analytics
  • Internet of Things Engineer

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Progression Opportunities (Level 7)
1. A Higher Certificate (Level 6) in a cognate field, OR
2. An equivalent qualification to a Higher Certificate (Level 6) with appropriate prerequisite subjects.
 
Progression Opportunities (Level 8)
1. A pass in a relevant Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in a cognate field with an overall average performance of at least *40%. [*Except in the case of students who are progressing from the B.Sc. in Applied Biology (Level 7) or a cognate Level 7 programme, an overall average of 50% is required for application to the B.Sc. (Hons) in Bioanalysis & Biotechnology.] OR
2. An equivalent qualification to an Ordinary Degree (Level 7) with
appropriate prerequisite subjects, OR
3. A pass in a relevant Ordinary Degree (Level 7) with one
year’s suitable and relevant work experience.

Leaving Certificate

A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.

Mature Applicants

Mature student (i.e. 23 years of age on 1st January for admission in September) applicants must apply through the CAO on or before 1st February.

International Applicants

Non-EU applicants should apply directly to the International Office at LIT allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by July 1st at the latest.

Fees

The Academic year fee is €3000. 

EU Tuition Fees:
Higher Certificate (Level 6): €250
Ordinary Degree (Level 7): €250
Honors Degree (Level 8): €819
Engineering (Hons Degree) (Level 8): €1450


This information was accurate on : 02/02/2021
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