Apprenticeship · Level 9 · ICT

Software Solutions Architect

This programme is for people already working or qualified in the area, not usually school leavers.

A two-year master's apprenticeship for people who already have a degree or industry experience. You learn to design large software systems.

How apprenticeships work: you are hired by an approved employer and paid while you learn, mixing work with blocks of training in a college or training centre. You don't apply through the CAO and you don't need CAO points.

Key facts

How long

2 years

Award

NFQ Level 9 MSc in Software Architecture and Design (Software Solutions Architect)

Where you train

Munster Technological University, Cork Campus (Computer Science department)

Pay

You earn a salary from your employer while training on and off the job. The rate is agreed with your employer.

Costs

Student contribution of €750 per year. You pay €500 on acceptance to secure your place, deducted from the total.

Entry requirements

You must be hired by an employer approved by SOLAS
Aimed at people with a Level 8 degree, or in some cases Level 7, or lots of industry experience (RPL)
Full eligibility criteria are in the apprenticeship brochure