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Software Development (BSc Honours) (Level 8) BSc (Honours)

Munster Technological University - MTU

Cork, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 12,000
Country Rank#12
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 5.5 TOEFL: 80

Program Overview

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-the-art 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.

Course Content

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
SOFT6018	Programming Fundamentals
SOFT6007	Web Development Fundamentals
COMH6002	Computer Architecture
COMP6035	Computer Security Principles
MATH6055	Maths for Computer Science
CMOD6001	Creativity Innovation&Teamwork

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
SOFT6017	Modular Programming
COMP6041	Introduction to Databases
COMP6042	Operating Systems in Practice
COMP6027	Networking Fundamentals
MATH6004	Discrete Maths
COMP6043	Physical Computing

Stage 2 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
SOFT7004	Object Oriented Principles
SOFT7022	Database Design
SOFT7006	Operating Systems
SOFT7007	Requirements Engineering
COMP7035	Linear Data Struct. & Alg.

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
COMP7036	Linux Administration
SOFT7008	Server-side Web Development
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
COMP7013	Object Oriented Programming
COMP7037	NoSQL Data Architectures
SOFT7019	C Programming
SOFT7005	OO Analysis and Design
COMP7038	Non-linear Data Struct. & Alg.
STAT7007	Probability and Statistics

Stage 3 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
SOFT7035	Programming Mobile Devices
SOFT7003	Group Project
SOFT8023	Distributed Sys. Programming
COMP7039	Agile Processes
SOFT8032	Programming for Data Analytics

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
SOFT7021	Software Localisation
COMP7040	Technical Writing using XML
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Group Elective 1
PLAC7009	Work Placement

Module Code	Module Title
Group Elective 2
APEX8030	Approved External Study - 30 Credits

Module Code	Module Title
Group Elective 3
COMP8045	Emerging Technological Trends
COMP7046	Technical Communication Skills
COMP7047	Open Source Projects
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 4 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
COMP8043	Machine Learning
COMP8050	Security for Software Systems
COMP8049	Embedded Systems Engineering
INTR8016	Project - Research Phase
SOFT8020	App. Development Frameworks

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
SOFT8009	Game Development
FREE6001	Free Choice Module
SOFT8034	Front End Frameworks

Stage 4 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
SOFT8033	Big Data & Analytics
COMP8051	Operating System Engineering
INTR8015	Project - Implementation Phase
SOFT8026	Data Driven Microservices

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
COMP8004	Applied Cryptography
FREE6001	Free Choice Module
COMP8003	Advanced Web Publishing Apps

Entry Requirement
For admission to a programme, standard applicants must
- score the necessary CAO points and
- meet the minimum entry requirements
Leaving Certificate examination in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include Mathematics*, and either English or Irish. *Mathematics must be at least Grade O3/H7.

Info re MTU Mathematics Exam only:

Some students who apply to MTU courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Mathematics through the Leaving Certificate. For such applicants, MTU offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a MTU Mathematics Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Mathematics Examination) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics entry standard, and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate entry standard.

Helpful subjects with ‘problem solving skills’, or that require analytical thought e.g. Mathematics, Science, Engineering.

IELTS (Academic)

L1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5

TOEFL

L1: At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Software Development (BSc Honours) (Level 8) may vary from - €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
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

Cost Of Studying At Munster Technological University - MTU

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250K+

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800Cr+

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5000+

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