Web / software development part time degree?

silver campaign

I'v been looking around for a while now and can't seem to find one. Does anyone know if it's possible to study either part time or Distance learning for a degree in web design or software development in Ireland.
I'd settle for a diploma with the option of further progression.
Thanks ...

Open University
DCU / Oscail
I have thought about doing the first myself. I keep putting if off - I might do a short course locally to get a taste for it.

timmy_mallet

I have thought about doing the first myself. I keep putting if off - I might do a short course locally to get a taste for it.

If you haven't much experience in web development - can I suggest that you have a look at the TutsPlus network to get a feel for it?

In particular - http://net.tutsplus.com/category/tutorials/php/page/16/ - this links to the start of their tutorials on PHP developement and I think would be a good place to start. They also have good tutorials on HTML/CSS.

I am in no way affiliated with this lot - just have found them very good.

tramoreman

dublin business school
http://www.dbs.ie/web-design/evening-diploma.htm

they have a diploma and advanced diploma in web design

sligo it last time i checked had a degree in web design

fetac have a level 5 and 6 in web design

bobbytables

As a qualified & experienced practitioner my advice is to not bother with evening classes / FETAC stuff. Nothing wrong with FETAC qualifications but every single course I have reviewed is way out of date and/or focuses way too much on specific tools.

Somebody else mentioned Nettuts & that is a decent online learning resource, as is W3schools, smashing magazine, Alist apart. The industry moves extremely fast & no course will offer you the latest knowledge. IT professionals are used to teaching themselves because it's absolutely necessary to do so.

Best way to learn is to do. Don't put books, courses, etc on pedestals. A degree just tells me you can learn, but that's only the start.

My advice, use free online resources first, get your hands dirty with code. Shortcuts are a waste of time & will need to be unlearned later. Patience, persistence & curiosity are necessary virtues.

Developing software is hell for those that just do it for the money. See how you feel about before investing in classroom learning.

EUSSR

Avoid the OU. Their reputation is nothing special and the cost is gone up to insane levels for a distance degree. I suggest the University of London External degree programs. You sit the exams locally in Ireland and gain the same qualification as a local candidate. The cost is much lower. You are looking at only around 4-5k(gbp) not taking tax relief into account. Much better.

L1011

OU is still the old prices if you start before October 12 but I think the majority of modules are marked as unavailable to people who aren't already registered for that reason.

I would expect the UL prices to rocket shortly also - it has to do with the way higher education funding is done in the UK across the board.