| Course Name |
Computing |
| Course Provider |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
LY_KCOMP_G |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Qualification Letters |
HDip |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Proposed Commencement Date: September (annually) |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements
Level 8 Honours Degree in Computing, or equivalent, second class honours (2.2).
If you don’t have an honours degree but have relevant experience you may also be eligible to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Number of Places |
24 |
| Course Content |
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The objective of the course is to take graduates in non-computing fields and augment their skills and knowledge in readiness to begin a career in the computing industry. It is designed to ensure that graduates are given...
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The objective of the course is to take graduates in non-computing fields and augment their skills and knowledge in readiness to begin a career in the computing industry. It is designed to ensure that graduates are given both a base for continuing self-development and a set of skills which are transferable to the broader computing industry. These skill sets are reinforced with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
The main aim of the course is to produce graduates with the required theoretical and hands-on skills to allow them to work and participate effectively in a commercial IT environment.
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester 1
• Software Development (M)
• Database Technology (M)
• Computer Systems (M)
Semester 2
• Software Development & Testing (M)
• Software Engineering & Quality Assurance (M)
Choose one of the following Electives (E):
• Database Administration
• Internet Applications Development
(M) = Mandatory, (E) = Elective |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career opportunities
Successful graduates find themselves working in the following sectors:
• Insurance Companies
• Public Sector
• Banks and all types of Companies using IT Systems
Graduate careers typically include:
• Technical Writer
• Software Tester
• Database Administrator
Follow-on courses
• Masters degrees at LYIT and in institutes and universities at home and abroad
• Masters degree (by research) |
| Further Enquiries |
Head of Department
Thomas Dowling
Telephone: 074 918 6304
Email: thomas.dowling@lyit.ie
Non-European ApplicantsApplications from non-EU applicants are very welcome. Please contact Jill Murphy at jill.murphy@lyit.ie for details about application forms, fees, visas etc. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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