Computer Science

Description

Dundrum College of Further Education (DCFE) has rebranded and is now known as Dublin College Dundrum.

COURSE FEES:

All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee.

In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.

Aim

Do you have a strong interest in IT, are you technically-minded, enjoy exploring gadgets, smart phones and Tablets? Do you have an interest in developing apps to make mundane tasks easier, or creating entertaining applications? Then this course might be for you! The aim of this programme is to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills required to develop apps for the mobile and traditional computing environments. The course is ideally suited to applicants who wish to progress to Higher Education.

Entry Requirements

Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.

Aptitude: The learner will have the capacity to take responsibility for his/her own learning within the managed environment provided by the training provider.

Previous Experience: The learner may be progressing onto this programme from community education, Youthreach, second level education or other formal or informal learning. The learner may or may not have had a positive experience of education in the past but will have expressed an interest in learning new things and practicing new skills. It is expected that the learner will have a range of learning styles, strengths and needs related to the programme.