Courses
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software and Technology – Tertiary Degrees
Course Overview
This programme is designed to produce graduates who can design, develop, and maintain integrated systems that combine software development with sensor technology, instrumentation, and calibration. The programme bridges the gap between traditional computer science and engineering disciplines to address the growing need for professionals who understand both software development principles and control
systems integration.
| Start In | Progress to |
|---|---|
| Galway Technical Institute (GTI) | ATU, Galway City Campus |
Course Details
ETB
Year 1
- Software Design and Program Development
- Essential Mathematics for Computing
- Professional and Academic Preparation
- Introduction to Database Systems: Design and Implementation
- Information Systems Design & Development
- Collaboration & Transversal Skills
- Mobile Application Technologies
ATU
Year 2
- Object Oriented Design and Development
- Procedural Programming
- Applied Networking Technology
- Introduction to Pervasive Sensing and Calibration
- Introduction to Instrumentation
- Graphical and Systems Interfacing
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Network Routing and Security
- Advanced Procedural Programming
- Software Quality and Testing
- Team Technology Project
Year 3
- Operating Systems
- Database Management Systems
- Software Design and Concurrency
- Microservices Application Development
- Pervasive Sensing and Control
- Interfacing & Control Programming
- Software & Technology Internship / Placement Project
Year 4
- Software and Technology Final Project
- Advanced Interfacing & Control Programming
- Machine Learning Technologies
- Cloud Systems Development
- Programming for Signal and Image Analysis
- Embedded System Design & Development
- Computational Intelligence
- Distributed Systems
- Emerging Technologies
- Machine Vision
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate- Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects. Leaving Certificate must include English or Irish and Mathematics. Maths at O6/H7 is acceptable to meet the minimum Maths entry requirement. Irish at F2 is acceptable to meet the minimum language requirements.
OR
- A Full level 5/6 QQI award (Science and Engineering programmes require a maths module or 06 in Leaving Cert Maths)
OR
- Mature applicants – (aged 23 on or before 1st January of the course commencement year). These applicants do not have to meet the minimum entry requirements listed here and are considered on an individual basis (previous education, work experience, and demonstration of competence to undertake the programme)
OR
- Access programme (LCA students can gain access to this programme following completion of an access programme)
OR
- An applicant who is a minimum of 17 years of age with at least 2 years post Junior Certificate relevant experience. All applicants must demonstrate that they would qualify for the special rate of maintenance grant under the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) and/or are in receipt of a Department of Social Protection (DSP) long-term means-tested social welfare payment and/or be from one or more of the priority groups or from any priority group identified as part of the next National Access Plan (2022-2028). Applicants must demonstrate competence to undertake the programme.
Fees
There are no tuition fees for the duration of the education delivered by the ETB. The Free Fees Initiative and student contribution arrangements will apply to the duration of tuition delivered by the Higher Education Institutions on the Tertiary Degree. Students will have to meet eligibility criteria of the Free Fees Initiative while undertaking the higher education part of programme, otherwise the standard student contribution arrangements will apply.
Professional Accreditation
The programme’s emphasis on professional development, project management capabilities, and integration skills prepares graduates for both employment and entrepreneurial ventures in the growing field of integrated software-hardware systems.
Further Information
Contact Us
ATU Tertiary- tertiary@atu.ie
GRETB – tertiary@gretb.ie or nto@dletb.ie
How to Apply
Links to apply will be available on this page soon.