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CAO Course Detail

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Dundalk IT

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Course Code:
DK821
Title:
Computing
College:
Dundalk IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Students will become a skilled software developer with a particular expertise in internet-based applications. Work placement in IT industry in third year.

A minimum of D1 on a Higher Level paper, or B3 on an Ordinary Level paper is required in French in order to take the French elective stream.



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As a graduate of this programme you will have a skill set that will enable you to gain employment in industries in which there is a constant demand for software developers, particularly in the ever-expanding Internet sector.

Typical job titles include:

  • Software Engineer
  • Web Developer
  • E-Commerce Developer
  • Software Quality Engineer
  • Systems Architect
  • Internet Technical Specialist
 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 320
History:


2011 - 300 2010 - 300
2009 - 260
2008 - 260
2007 - 255

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Module Requirements:

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