AU957 · Level 8 · 4 years

Software Development

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

329

Up 29 points since 2023 (300).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in software development. It teaches you to write software and communicate well in the tech sector.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 is shared and covers computer hardware, microcontroller programming, .NET and maths. Year 2 covers object-oriented programming, web programming, databases and cloud. Year 3 includes a year-long group project. Year 4 covers AI, machine learning, data analytics, software security and a research project. Most learning is hands-on lab work.
Placement and abroad
A work placement in Year 3. It is often the way into a full-time job.
Where it can lead
Employers include the Irish software sector and large tech companies.
Who it suits
Suits students who like coding and building software and enjoy working in teams.

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About Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Computer science, cybersecurity, and software development

The study of technologies that enable the processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission of information. These programs encompass a broad range of topics, including computer science, information systems, software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and telecommunications. E.g. Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Development.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026329Published after the final round
2025 322323433
2024 321321402
2023 300300372

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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