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Software development involves designing, building, and maintaining various software applications, from simple mobile apps to sophisticated systems like those in autonomous vehicles. This comprehensive process spans from initial concept development to final implementation, encompassing requirement analysis, system architecture, coding, quality assurance, and ongoing updates. Our program prepares students with essential competencies for professional software engineering careers. The innovative first-year curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through continuous evaluation rather than traditional exams. The first three years cover diverse subjects alongside practical industry experience, while the fourth year focuses on advanced topics including secure application creation, data analytics, networked systems, and a major capstone project.
Year 1 entry:
Candidates for year 1 entry to our Bachelor Degree programmes must hold a high school completion certificate that comes in at level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. All candidates must have completed 12 years of full-time education prior to applying for entry to SETU Carlow. All subjects on the High School Completion Certificate must be successfully passed, with good grades.
Advanced Entry:
SETU Carlow welcomes applications from students who have completed some studies at higher level at other institutions and who wish to transfer onto a Bachelor degree programme at SETU Carlow.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6