Munster Programming Training

MPT 2023 - 2024 Overview

MPT Age Status Topics & Schedule Dates Fee
Kiddo 11 - 12

Booking Open

Classes start Jan 2024

Video Production (4 weeks)

Scratch (3 weeks)

App Inventor (4 weeks)

13/01/2024 - 03/02/2024

10/02/2024 - 24/02/2024

02/03/2024 - 06/04/2024

 
€220
Coding for Girls  15 - 18 Booking Closed

Problem-Solving & Programming

(13 weeks) 

11/11/2023 - 24/02/2024 €250
Senior 15 - 18 Booking Closed

Python Programming (9 weeks)

Web Design and Scripting (5 weeks)

Minecraft Scripting (4 weeks)

Video Production (4 weeks)

11/11/2023 - 27/01/2024

03/02/2024 - 02/03/2024

09/03/2024 - 20/04/2024

27/04/2024 - 25/05/2024

€350
Junior 13 - 14 Booking Closed

Web Design (6 weeks)

Minecraft (5 weeks)

Video Production (5 weeks)

11/11/2023 - 16/12/2023

13/01/2024 - 10/02/2024

17/02/2024 - 16/03/2024

€250
  • Location: Western Gateway Building, UCC, Western Road, Cork
  • Time: Saturdays, 10.00-13.00
  • Christmas break: no classes on 23/12/2023, 30/12/2023, 06/01/2024
  • Easter Break: no classes on 30/03/2024, 6/04/2024

    If you have any questions about our Outreach Programmes, please email doIT4real@cs.ucc.ie

MPT Kiddo 2024

MpT Kiddo ffor 11-12 year olds.

Date: 13 January 2024  -  06 April 2024

About the Course - MPT Kiddo

Munster Programming Training (MPT) has been running very successfully for the past 17 years and is now extremely popular. This course is targeted at 11 to 12-year-olds in the Munster region.

This programme is designed for fifth and sixth-class primary school pupils who have an interest in technology, puzzles, and solving logical problems. They should be enthusiastic about learning how games and applications are programmed. 
Students are not required to have any prior knowledge of Computer Programming as it will start at a fundamental level. 

Topics covered: Video Production (4 weeks), Scratch (3 weeks), App Inventor (4 weeks)

Programme Details

Time: Saturday mornings from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm beginning on 13 Jan 2024

Venue: UCC's Western Gateway Building, Western Road

Fee: €220 per student for 11 weeks. 

How to Register

  • Step 1: Make a payment via UCC Online Shop

    Please note that there are two payment options available: PayPal or Debit/Credit card. You don't need to have a PayPal account to make a course payment. 
  • Step 2: Fill Out the Registration Form 

    It's important to make a payment before registering to secure your place. The MPT Kiddo programme is highly sought-after with limited availability, and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Step 3: Confirmation email

    Your child's place in the programme is confirmed once you have completed the booking and registration steps. Shortly after making a payment, you will receive a confirmation email from the UCC Shop.

    A welcome email containing programme details and class rules will be sent within one week before classes begin.

    Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at doIT4real@cs.ucc.ie

Outreach Contact Details

  • Contact Email: doIT4real@cs.ucc.ie
  • Address: School of Computer Science and information Technology, Western Gateway Building, U.C.C.

MPT Senior 2023-24

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MPT Senior is now closed for Booking
Date: 11 November 2023- 25 May 2024

About the Course - MPT Senior Cycle Pupils

Munster Programming Training (MPT) has been running very successfully for the past 17 years and is now extremely popular. This course is targeted at 15 to 18-year-olds from the Munster region.  

The aim of this programme is to offer training in Python programming, web design & scripting, web gaming and video production.

The programme will provide students with: 
1. An introduction to Python programming, web design & scripting (HTML5, JavaScript), Minecraft programming, and digital content production.
2. An interest in computers by encouraging young students to learn about programming at an early age.
3. Learning computer programming with Python and how web applications and games are developed. 

Students should have a strong aptitude for maths and a genuine interest in computers/programming. 

Programme Details

Time: Saturday mornings from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm beginning on 11 November 2023.

Venue: UCC's Western Gateway Building, Western Road, UCC 

Fee: €350 per student for 24 weeks. 

 

MPT Coding for Girls 2023-24

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MPT Coding for Girls is now closed for Booking
Date: 11 November 2023- 24 February 2024

About the Course - MPT Coding for Girls, Senior Cycle Pupils

This course is designed for female students, seeking to enhance their computing programming skills in a supportive environment, with the aim of honing their abilities for potential participation in National and International Olympiads.

The aim of this programme is to offer training in Python programming and problem-solving. 

An aptitude for maths and a genuine interest in computers/programming are essential. While some prior experience is preferred, it is not essential.

Programme Details

Time: Saturday mornings from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm beginning on 11 November 2023.

Venue: UCC's Western Gateway Building, Western Road

Fee: €250 per student for 13 weeks.

MPT Junior 2023-24

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MPT Junior is now closed for Booking

Date: 11 November 2023  - 16 March 2024

About the Course - MPT Junior

This course is targeted at 13 to 14-year-olds in the Munster region.

The aim of this programme is to offer training in web design, web gaming and video production.

The programme will provide students with:
1. An introduction to web design, Minecraft gaming and creative design.
2. An interest in computers by encouraging young students to learn about programming at an early age.
3. Learning how web-based games and applications are programmed and having fun programming at home.

Students should possess a strong math aptitude and a genuine interest in programming.

Programme Details

Time: Saturday mornings from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm beginning on 11 Nov 2023.

Venue: UCC's Western Gateway Building, Western Road

Fee: €250 per student for 16 weeks. 

School of Computer Science and Information Technology

Scoil na Ríomheolaíochta agus na Teicneolaíochta Faisnéise

School of Computer Science and Information Technology, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, Western Road, Cork, Ireland

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