Professional Diploma in Full-Stack Software Development

Open the door to your new career with this part-time course you can study alongside your current job. You do not need prior programming expertise, but you should be eager to learn. Much of your time will be spent in self-study, so you will need to stay engaged with the material and have the motivation to stay the course for 11 months part-time. The admissions process involves a series of challenges to gauge your suitability for the course.

Software development skills are highly sought-after as there is a significant global shortage of skilled programmers. On successful completion of this course, you will not only hold a professional diploma from a globally recognised educator but also have a professional portfolio to showcase your expertise. We support all students looking for their first job as a developer. Code Institute works on a 1:1 basis with you to secure employment and prepare you for job interviews. The average developer salary in Europe is €50,000.

You will be given access to Code Institute’s Learning Management System, where you can access all your study materials. Lectures are pre-recorded, so you can watch them in your own time.

You will have 6 x 6.5-hour live online masterclasses to expand your knowledge, 17 x 1 hour facilitator sessions and 14 x 1-hour mentor-led sessions to keep on track and troubleshoot project queries.

After your second milestone project, you will be assigned a Careers Mentor who will secure and prepare you for interviews.

Student care is a high priority at UCD Professional Academy, which is why our Student Services team is on hand to support you throughout your time with us. They will respond to any queries you have, help you with any technical issues, and facilitate your learning experience at every point. All students are given access to our Student Portal, where you can see your timetable, access all your study materials, and manage your account.

This course is assessed through projects you complete for your portfolio rather than an exam. As in industry, your grade is achieved through the quality of your work. You will develop a portfolio of four major projects at different stages of the course. You will likely complete around 120 hours of project work which will not only be used to assess your skills but will also provide you with a professional-grade showcase of real-world work to show potential employers.

UCD Professional Academy diplomas and awards are designed to give your career an advantage. Developed in conjunction with industry thought leaders and academic specialists our courses teach practical, applied skills to support you to achieve your career and business goals.  Professional Diplomas are suitable for career minded learners wishing to advance their professional skills and prospects rather than their academic credentials.

The Professional Academy in an independent wholly owned part of UCD designed to address the need for skills development in the workforce. Courses tend to be short, designed and delivered by industry practitioners, and are not part of nor do they lead to a traditional University award such as a degree or a masters.  They are widely accepted by employers and many students are sponsored to study by their organisation.

For full details of UCD Professional Academy’s Awards & Governance please visit https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/governance/

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Diploma in Software Development, awarded by Code Institute and credit rated by the University of West Scotland, as well as a UCD Professional Academy Diploma.

Your UCD Professional Academy Diploma will be issued electronically on a secure platform, with a link that you can share with employers and others wishing to verify your credentials. You’ll also be able to add the diploma to your LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your achievement.

Learners undertaking the Full Stack Software Development programme may avail of payment structure as follows:

• 50% of the fee payable upfront.

• 50% of the fee payable paid in 3 instalments spread across 6 months (from the course start date).

Learners will be granted access to the first semester of the course once the first payment (50%) is made, the remaining fee must be paid within 6 months at which point full access to the second semester will be granted. Failure to make payments in the above timeframe will result in the student being withdrawn from the programme. All fees paid up to this point are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please note that standard terms and conditions apply, which you can review here: https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/terms-and-conditions/