SE609 · Level 7 · 3 years

Software Development

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

255

Down 15 points since 2023 (270).

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About this course

A Level 7 degree in Carlow that trains you to be a software developer. First year uses a learning by doing approach with continuous assessment.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study programming, networking, hardware, operating systems, maths, web and databases, object-oriented development and data structures. Year 3 adds cloud development, advanced programming and software engineering.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can choose a work placement or a semester abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can progress to the BSc (Honours) in Software Development, and software careers in Ireland and abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who like logic and problem solving and want to learn programming from the ground up.

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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
2026255Published after the final round
2025 244244423
2024 263263419
2023 270270402

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

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

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