US820 · Level 8 · 4 years

Software Development

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

307

Down 31 points since 2023 (338).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in Limerick that trains you to be a professional software developer. It covers web, mobile and cloud software.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study programming in Java, C++ and C#, web development, databases, data structures, software testing and cloud computing. Final-year topics include mobile apps, machine learning, cryptography and APIs, plus a final-year project.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 includes a six-month industry work placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as software developers at companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Cisco and Deloitte. You can also go on to Level 9 and 10 postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are logical and creative and enjoy solving problems by writing 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

2023338202433820252522026307

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026307Published after the final round
2025 252252339
2024 338338402
2023 338338372

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

  • Finnish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Hebrew: 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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