SE603 · Level 8 · 4 years

Software Development

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

328

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About this course

A Level 8 degree in Carlow that trains you to be a software developer. First year is taught by learning by doing, with continuous assessment instead of final exams.

How long
4 years
What you study
The early years cover programming, networking, hardware, web and databases, object-oriented development, and data structures. Year 3 adds cloud development and software engineering. Year 4 covers secure app development, data science, machine learning, agile methods and a large project, plus electives.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can choose a work placement or a semester abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in software companies in Ireland and abroad, and can go on to Master's courses such as Data Science, Cybersecurity or Applied AI at SETU Carlow.
Who it suits
Suits students who like logic, building things and solving problems through code.

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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

2023327202430920253182026328

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026328Published after the final round
2025 318325432
2024 309309414
2023 327327423

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

  • Geography: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Climate Action and Sustainable Development: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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