Computing Science - Applied Computing Technology - Conversion Course
Our Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology is a conversion course open to graduates from non-computing disciplines. The course will provide you with an understanding of the principles of internet-based computer systems and equip you with a range of core IT skills, including web design, web server configuration, managing and manipulating multimedia content, interfacing with databases and working with common office software.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time. The Higher Diploma is offered as a one-year full-time course (over 9 months) or a two-year part-time course (over 18 months).
Entry Requirements
This Higher Diploma conversion course is open to graduates of any discipline other than Computer Science or a similar discipline.
Careers / Further progression
Skills and Careers Information
Graduates of this Higher Diploma can:
Continue to MSc Computing Science having achieved a 1H diploma or
Exit and take up employment in one of the following areas:
Development - with experience leading to Senior Developer, Designer, Architect, Management;
Test/QA - with experience leading to Test Automation, Business/Systems Analysis, Management;
Desktop/Helpdesk Support - with experience leading to Network/Systems Admin, Cloud/Virtualization Engineer.
The IT sector is booming and the demand for graduates outstrips demand. The Technology Skills 2022: Ireland’s Third ICT Action Plan outlines the current status of the ICT sector in Ireland and the growing demand for skilled IT graduates.
Further information
Start Date: 9th September 2024.
Closing Date: Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.
Course Outline
Our Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology is a conversion course open to graduates from non-computing disciplines. The course will provide you with an understanding of the principles of internet-based computer systems and equip you with a range of core IT skills, including web design, web server configuration, managing and manipulating multimedia content, interfacing with databases and working with common office software.
Full-Time
Students take a total of 60 credits: 30 credits in Semester 1 and 30 credits in Semester 2.
CS5002 Web Development 1 (5 credits)
CS5007 Computer Applications Programming (5 credits)
CS5008 Internet Computing (5 credits)
CS5009 Multimedia (5 credits)
CS5018 Web Development 2 (5 credits)
CS5019 Systems Organization I (5 credits)
CS5020 Systems Organization II (5 credits)
CS5021 Introduction to Relational Databases (5 credits)
CS5222 Introduction to Programming & Problem Solving (15 credits)
CS5523 Multimedia 2 (5 credits)
Part-Time
The part-time option will be taught during weekday working hours over 2 years. Part-time students take 30 credits in each of the two academic years as follows:
Part-Time: Year 1
CS5002 Web Development 1 (5 credits)
CS5018 Web Development 2 (5 credits)
CS5021 Introduction to Relational Databases (5 credits)
CS5222 Introduction to Programming & Problem Solving (15 credits)
Part-Time: Year 2
CS5007 Computer Application with Visual Basic (5 credits)
CS5008 Internet Computing (5 credits)
CS5009 Multimedia (5 credits)
CS5019 Systems Organization I (5 credits)
CS5020 Systems Organization II (5 credits)
CS5523 Multimedia 2 (5 credits)
See the Postgraduate College Calendar (HDip Applied Computing Technology) for further details on course content.
The Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology is examined through a combination of end-of-year exams and module assignments.
Adrian O’Riordan
director-hdact@cs.ucc.ie
+353 (0)21 4203923
https://www.ucc.ie/en/compsci/