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Requirements for College?

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  • 03-09-2010 8:02am
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    Sobanek
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    How many points and what kind of grades do I need in my Leaving Certificate, to go to college for a Computer Software Engineering course?


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    didntgotoplan
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    Any particular college or county you want to be in?
    For example: NUI Maynooth- Computer Science & Software Engineering
    You need: at least 2 Higher level C3 and 4 Ordinary level D3, which must include English, Irish and a Ordinary level B3/Higher Level D3 in Maths
    It was 350 points this year.
    http://admissions.nuim.ie/subjects/science_CSSEng.shtml


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    Sobanek
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    I would be aiming for something in either Dublin, Kildare or Carlow.
    Also, I'm officially exempted from Irish by the Department of Education, would that prevent me from entering a college if it requires Irish?


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    MakaDonVeli
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    Software Engineering as in Software Development?


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    Sobanek
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    Mak_United wrote: »
    Software Engineering as in Software Development?

    Yes, Software Development (ideally C++). Maynooth seems to be a good place as it's not that far from where I'll live next week (Newbridge, Kildare), anyone went there?


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    MakaDonVeli
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    http://web.itcarlow.ie/courses_detail.asp?id=99&top_section=2&lower_section=10&lower2_section=35&uid=itcarlow

    There's a link to Carlow. Supposedly 1 of the best in Ireland for Software Development.

    Course Details:
    Code: CW238
    Course Places: 30
    Duration: 4 Years
    Grants Available:€ Grants Available NFQ Level 8
    CAO Entry: Yes
    Points Range:
    Max 360 Aver 333 Cut-Off 315


    Requirements Leaving Certificate:
    2 subjects at Higher Level grade C3 or better. 4 subjects at Ordinary Level grade D3 or better. Subjects must include: Mathematics and English or Irish at Ordinary level grade D3 or better. Mature applicants will be interviewed and assessed on an individual basis.


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    Sobanek
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    Yeah, my parents recommended me the Institute of Technology in Carlow and I've considered it as well. I was just wondering for the record, does anyone know the requirements for Trinity College? I think they do Software Development there :D


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    Tom Dunne
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    Sobanek wrote: »
    Yeah, my parents recommended me the Institute of Technology in Carlow and I've considered it as well. I was just wondering for the record, does anyone know the requirements for Trinity College? I think they do Software Development there :D

    To be honest, your best option is to go to the website of all the relevant colleges to find out the details.

    No matter which college/university you go to, you will end up with a Level 8 degree.

    So do a bit of research yourself and come back here with specific questions.


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