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CAO Course Detail

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Limerick IT

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Course Code:
LC233
Title:
Software Development
College:
Limerick IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Data engineer/operator
Data Steward
Database Administrator
Network Administrator
Project Manager, Software Design
Software Production Co-ordinator
Web Developer
Computer System Manager
Information Systems Manager
Computer Applications Programmer / Analyst
Computer Games Tester
Engineer - Computer Hardware
Engineer - Electronic
Engineer - Software
Engineer - Telecommunications
Forensic Computer Analyst
IT Manager
IT Project Manager
IT Technical Support Representative
Localisation Co-ordinator
Technical Support Representative
Software Localisation Technicians
Data Architect
   


 
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Software is what allows a user to interact with a computer, and use it to perform tasks. This includes operating systems, internet browsers, office suites, and video games. Software development involves editing or writing new software, for a specific function.

The programme focuses on software development techniques (object orientation), Java, Web Development, Visual C++, Multimedia, etc. The course has an extremely high pass rate.



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Software is everywhere, on the Internet, on your mobile phone, on your games console, managing your bank account. Course equips students with a thorough understanding of state-of-the-art software engineering practices. Careers in Programming, Systems analysis and Design, Software Engineering.

 

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Computing with Multimedia Tralee IT 
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Applied Physics University of Limerick 
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CAO Points 
2012 Points 330
History:
2011 - 320
2010 - 295
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