Program Overview

Course Overview

Ireland’s reputation as a centre of software excellence is unrivalled in Europe. It is home to multinational and indigenous firms generating €16 billion of exports annually. The sectors wide ranging activities include software development, R&D, business services and EMEA/International headquarters.

Cloud Computing can be defined as the unification of devices, operating systems, data and storage into a single system. This award is designed to provide the education and training required to prepare you for a career in software design, focusing specifically on Cloud Computing. Cloud Computing has been referred to as “climate change for IT” with a significant growth in employment opportunities in this area.

TUS’s Faculty of Engineering and Informatics is housed in one of the most modern and well-equipped facilities of its kind in the country. The common entry structure of this programme allows you to experience many core aspects of software development while allowing you to change your specialisation entering second year if you have the required CAO points. Lecturers have extensive industry experience which enriches their teaching skills and competencies. You will be part of an exciting software development environment, with advanced research and strong links to industry.

As part of your adventure in software design, you will have the opportunity to work in industry both locally and abroad on our work placement programme. This gives you relevant working experience and valuable contacts in the industry before you graduate. If you decide to travel abroad on your placement our excellent International Office will set you up with one of our partner institutes across Europe and Asia. The world really is your oyster.

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate: Grade O6 at ordinary level in 5 subjects in the Leaving Certificate exam. Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish).
• 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.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Mathematics for Software Design 1.1
• Software Development 1.1
• Game Development and Immersive Technology 1.1
• Web App Development with AI 1.1
• Digitalisation for Connected Devices 1.1
• Communication for University 1
• Mathematics for Software Design 1.2
• Software Development 1.2
• Game Development and Immersive Technology 1.2
• Web App Development with AI 1.2
• Digitalisation For Connected Devices 1.2
• Communication for Engineering 1

Year 2

• Software Development 2.1
• Mathematics for Software Design 2.1
• Databases 2
• Software Development For Cloud 2.1
• Web Development 2.1
• Agile Methodologies 2.1
• Software Development 2.2
• Mathematics for Software Design 2.2
• Agile Methodologies 2.2
• Software Development For Cloud 2.2
• Visualisation for Digital Transformation 2
• Web Development 2.2

Year 3

• Software Development 3
• Software Engineering 3
• Software Development for Cloud 3
• Server-Side Web Development 3
• Networks 3
• Web Development 3
• Placement Preparation 3
• Placement for Software Design 3

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from this course will be in a position to take up careers as game developers, software designers, database programmers and administrators, and technical salespersons. Typical employers include Ericsson, Valeo, Cisco, Avaya (Nortel), SAP, Hewlett-Packard, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Riverdeep, as well as financial institutions and SMEs.

Further Study

As a graduate you are eligible to apply to join the BSc (Hons) in Software Design with Artificial Intelligence for Cloud Computing at TUS or elsewhere.

Student Testimonials

• Dr. Jeremiah Scully (BSC Software Design in Artificial Intelligence for Cloud Computing)
• Stephen Daly (BSC Software Design in Artificial Intelligence for Cloud Computing, 2024)
• Fernando Barreto Rodrigues (2nd year of Software Design with Artificial Intelligence for Cloud Computing)
• Natalia Palej (3rd Year BSC Software Design in Artificial Intelligence for Cloud Computing)
• Michelle Hynds (3rd Year BSC Software Design in Artificial Intelligence for Cloud Computing)
• Darren Mulsoon -Senior Solutions Engineer Liberty IT (Employer of BSc Software Design in AI for Cloud graduates)