When you do our 2-year full-time software course, you will get more practical time learning and writing code than most 3-year degrees. This means no peripheral papers or unrelated subjects, as required in most university degrees.
If you are wanting flexible study, our course requires 2-days a week in class with the additional option of one-on-one tutorial available when needed; this allows you to do self-directed study and part-time work.
The first year focuses on languages used behind most websites today, PHP, SQL and JavaScript and developed within a responsive framework, which can render to all devices. The final project will require you to design a fully functional website that integrates a database for collecting and outputting information with front-end and back-end capabilities. This includes a user to login and logout with different access rights, per user, and have all forms validated for errors.
The second year develops your programming skills and leads to creating immersive websites in ASP.NET Core 2, using cutting-edge technologies. Along the way, we will cover Database integration, write clean code in C#, and use Object Orientated Programming principles. All skills you need for any career in Software Engineering. We also create mobile apps in Xamarin, which can run on Android and IOS cellphones.
Some of our graduates have moved into software development roles across a wide range of industries, such as education and e-learning, shipping and freight, healthcare, business and data management and artificial intelligence.
Start your future in a fast-growing industry with high earning potential by hitting the ‘Apply Now’ button below. We will then be in contact with you soon to set up an interview.
N.B. $2,000 scholarships (available to students aged 25 to 35 only)
Software developers develop and maintain computer software and websites.
User experience (UX) designers design the way websites and software applications (apps) look and work, based on what users need.
Game developers write, design, program, animate, and test games and applications for computers, gaming consoles, and cellphones
| Campus | Start Date | Domestic | International * |
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| Christchurch | 4 March 2019 | $6400.00 | $7000.00 |
| Auckland | 4 March 2019 | $6400.00 | $7000.00 |
Fees listed are indicative only and may vary with course selection. Exact
fees can be confirmed when you enquire or apply.
* International
learners are required to pay additional costs to attend one of our courses
or programmes. These additional costs include medical and travel insurance
cover.
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Entry is open to applicants over 16 years of age. Applicants must be proficient in the English language (both written and spoken), participate in an interview process and complete an aptitude screening test. Enrolment is subject to approval by the National Manager. Learners enrolling in this programme are also expected to hold the NZ Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) or possess equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. International students must have an appropriate level of English proficiency for the level at which they intend to study. Learners must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 or equivalent. |
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fees for this qualification, additional to what the student
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fees for this qualification, additional to what the student
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and government towards the tuition fees for this qualification.
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last year.)
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| Median earnings
The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young
graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area
at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically
to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC New Zealand.
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$39,579 |
| Earnings range
The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings
of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject
area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range.
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$29,501 - $48,603 |
| In employment
This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification
in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate
specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC
New Zealand.
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59% |
| In further study
This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification
in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate
specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC
New Zealand.
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29% |
| On a benefit
This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification
in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate
specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC
New Zealand.
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7% |
Note: All KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic
students only.
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No, learning the basic constructs of most programming languages will give you the tools you need to understand elementary logic and algorithms, which themselves can be a very good introduction to applied mathematics. Logical thinking and reasoning, coupled with an investigative mind, are far more important skills to have over being a math genius.
