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During the first year, this course provides a grounding in maths and physics, and an introduction to programming, which plays a greater role in the programme during the 2nd year. The first two years are very theoretical, and for year 3, students start to apply this theory to various projects and assignments. No prior knowledge of computers is necessary.
Careers or Further Progression...
High demand for graduates who have the skills to apply computer technology to the practical problems of business and industry. Careers include Software engineer/Computer programmer, Systems analysis and design.
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Marc works as a Software Application Developer for Intel. Marc followed his love for Maths and after his Leaving Cert went to NUI Maynooth to study Computer Science and Software Engineering.
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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:
CITXX CELTX EMMPX 5M2146
Module Requirements:
Five Distinctions which must include:
C20139 or 5N1833 or C20174 or C20175 (or OC3/HD3 in LCE Maths)
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