Become a software engineer
Skills in demand globally
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.
– Dr Zeuss
Can't decide? Sample a little of everything we offer and make your final call at end of Yr 1. We'll discuss your options and work to transfer you to another programme if you find that suits you better.
We plan much of your work out of state-of-the-art computer labs kitted out with the latest software & hardware. From tiny Arduino computers through to powerful games dev boxes, you'll sample it all.
Computing is a big field - that's why we offer 5 distinct programmes each tailored to meet the needs of different parts of the industry. Learn where your future lies.
Computing is a vast field. We study the market carefully to identify the basket of skills that will make our students stand out. This is key to arriving to the jobs market with the right in-demand skillset.
We re-examine our modules every year, tweaking, improving, refining. We ruthlessly drop technologies that have lost their shine in the market. We practice what we teach - this web site is built by our own staff.
In 3rd and 4th year, all our computing students build real working, year-long projects under careful supervision. We don't limit what you build. Employers prize this individual exposition of students' work. And we offer placement in industry to all programmes.
UX (User Experience) concerns constructing a person’s interaction with websites and apps to be the easiest and most pleasurable experience possible. The process involves determining, defining, designing and developing digital products based on user needs, but doesn’t end there.
Without IT Sligo, I wouldn’t have the career I have today. My time there gave me the tools to get started and the confidence to go after the roles I wanted. Thankfully, those opportunities are still presenting themselves, all thanks to IT Sligo. Clive Foley, Soft Dev
My degree at IT Sligo taught me to think ‘outside the box’ and come up with innovative ideas. Rachel Masterson, Web Dev
The most energetic, amazing, surprising 4 years of my life. Padraic Egan, Systems & Networking
Without IT Sligo, I wouldn’t have the career I have today. My time there gave me the tools to get started and the confidence to go after the roles I wanted. Thankfully, those opportunities are still presenting themselves, all thanks to IT Sligo. Clive Foley, Soft Dev