Higher Diploma in Science in Computing

at National College of Ireland

This course will appeal to graduates with a level 8 degree from different backgrounds who wish to change their non-computing qualification into the tech field through a level 8 award in computing.
 

It will also appeal to technical and non-technical professionals who would like to upgrade their skills in one of the specialisations provided by this course, helping them to progress faster in their employment or to apply the knowledge in their current role.
 

Semester 1

• Introduction to Databases

• Object Oriented Software Engineering

• Software Development

• Web Design and Client Side Scripting
   

Semester 2

• Computer Architecture Operating Systems and Networks

• Data Structures

• Algorithms and Advanced Programming

• Distributed Systems
   

Semester 3

• Project

Applicants will normally have an equivalent to an Irish Level 8 Honours in any discipline will be considered.
 

IELTS requirement – 6.0. View our English language Requirements for further information.
 

The certificate of your English language standard must have been issued within 2 years of the expected start date of your course.  As a guide, the IELTS English language requirements are as follows:
 

The fee for this course for international students is €12,000.

Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to a Master’s programme (Level 9) in a specialised area of computing such as MSc in Data Analytics, MSc in Cybersecurity, MSc in Cloud Computing and MSc in Fintech.
 

Graduates may also avail of entry-level tech related positions, depending on the selected stream, such as mobile application designer/developer; cloud application developer; cloud solutions architect; software developer; system and network administrator; IT infrastructure implementation, installation, support and helpdesk specialist; IoT software developer; entry-level cybersecurity engineer; cybersecurity tester; computer forensics examiner; software tester; quality assurance software tester; and test architect