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Software Development (BSc) (Level 7) BSc
at Munster Technological University - MTU

Cork, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 12,000
Country Rank#12
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 5.5 TOEFL: 80

Program Overview

The BSc in Software Development is a three-year level 7 degree programme designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to gain employment in the software development industry. More specifically, the programme will provide students with relevant skills and knowledge in the area of modern software development focusing on languages, techniques, tools and methodologies and their application to realworld problems. On successful completion of this degree programme there is a progression pathway available to enable students to enter the level 8 BSc (Hons) in Software Development programme.

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
COMP6043	Physical Computing
MATH6004	Discrete Maths

Stage 2 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
SOFT7004	Object Oriented Principles
SOFT7007	Requirements Engineering
COMP7035	Linear Data Struct. & Alg.
SOFT7022	Database Design
SOFT7008	Server-side Web Development

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
FREE6001	Free Choice Module
COMP7036	Linux Administration
SOFT7006	Operating Systems

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
COMP7013	Object Oriented Programming
COMP7037	NoSQL Data Architectures
SOFT7005	OO Analysis and Design
SOFT7019	C Programming
COMP7044	Systems Scripting
STAT7007	Probability and Statistics

Stage 3 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
SOFT8023	Distributed Sys. Programming
SOFT7003	Group Project
SOFT7031	Client-side Web Development
COMP7039	Agile Processes
SOFT8032	Programming for Data Analytics

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
SOFT7021	Software Localisation
SOFT7035	Programming Mobile Devices
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
FREE6001	Free Choice Module
COMP7046	Technical Communication Skills
COMP7047	Open Source Projects

Entry Requirement
For admission to a programme, standard applicants must
- score the necessary CAO points and
- meet the minimum entry requirements
Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. Grade O6 or H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics, and either English or Irish.

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.

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) (Level 7) may vary from - €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
Graduates primarily move on to complete an Honours Degree in Software Development.
However, others have gained employment as Graduate Software Developers and Graduate Networking Engineers.

Possible Areas of Employment
- Software Developer
- Software Tester
- Software Support Engineer
- Web Developer
- DBMS Developer

Cost Of Studying At Munster Technological University - MTU

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250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Software Development (BSc) (Level 7) BSc at Munster Technological University - MTU