Software Design with Digitalisation – BSc

CAO Points: 236
Campus: Athlone
years: 3

Course Code US715
Level 7
Course Type Undergraduate – CAO
Study Mode Full Time
Department Computer and Software Engineering

Course Overview

In 2003, there were approximately 6.3 billion people living on the planet and 500 million Internet connected devices. By 2020 there was 50 billion connected devices. Known as the Internet of Things (IoT), everything that can benefit from a network connection will have one.

In the IoT environment your phone will control your world. Late home from work, your phone will turn on the heating, check the fridge and choose a recipe based on those ingredients. It may tell you what additional ingredients you need and where you can find them. When you arrive home, your phone will automatically unlock your door, turn on the lights and suggest a route for that run you were planning.

Today the app economy in Europe employs 1.8 million people. It is estimated that 94.4 billion apps were downloaded globally last year. Connected device control is now an integral part of mobile app development. The aim of this exciting new degree is to provide a multidisciplinary undergraduate education by developing specific expertise and comprehensive training in the key areas relevant to the emerging Internet of Things: mobile app development, connected device programming and software development/engineering.

The goal is to produce qualified and well-rounded graduates capable of working in a range of IT positions such as Internet of Things mobile app developers, programmers, system integrators and system validators.

Contact Details

Dr. Enda Fallon

Head of Department

Email: Enda.Fallon@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate

Grade 06 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

QQI

Any QQI level 5 qualification is acceptable. Applicants to this programme are required, however, to have the module mathematics (5N1833) or Computational Methods and Problem-solving (5N0554) or Maths for IT (5N18396) or Maths for STEM (5N0556) or included in their award or have Leaving Certificate mathematics.

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

International Applicants

International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.

Course Modules

Year 1

Communications
Web Development
Software Development
Computer Applications
Digital Media
Mathematics
Mobile Apps and Connected Devices
Agile Methodologies

Year 2

Mobile Application Development
Connected Devices
Software Development for Connected Devices
Agile Methodologies
Databases
Mathematics
Networks
Software Development

Year 3

Mobile App Development
Software Development
Software Development for Connected Devices
Web Development
Operating Systems and Concurrency
Software Engineering
Placement

What can you do after this programme?

Career Opportunities

This programme provides excellent employment opportunities for graduates. Historically there has been a significant shortage of graduates in the ICT area. This shortage has been compounded by the increase in mobile app development since 2009. The shortage will only be exacerbated by the emergence of the Internet of Things; there was a three-fold increase to 50 billion devices connected to the internet as of 2020.

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 8 Honours Degree in Software Design with Digitalisation at TUS.

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