Course Description

The Advanced Diploma in Software Development is a practical, hands-on qualification ensuring that learners utilise the most up-to-date practices and current programming languages. This course is the first step towards becoming a software developer. It will provide the learners with the core software development skills along with the necessary knowledge for the design and development of software applications. The first year of this course will be common for all learners following the Advanced Diploma. During the second year of studies learners will focus on Software Development subjects, such as: server side and client side scripting; database design and development; desktop and mobile application development.

Career Prospects

End user support,
Junior software tester,
Junior software developer,
Junior database developer,
Junior web developer

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
MCAST Diploma in IT
or
MCAST Diploma in iGaming
or
Any MCAST Level 3 Diploma, whilst being in possession of the compulsory subjects as indicated hereunder

OR

4 SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3
Compulsory: Mathematics
AND
Compulsory: One subject from Computer Studies OR Physics OR Information Technology OR IT -VET OR ICT C3 pass grade at level 3

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

In view of Entry Requirements for course, ECDL or ICDL Certification, are not considered as part of the pool of Compulsory Subjects