Computer Systems & Networking - Kerry
The primary focus of the Higher Certificate is on developing technical and practical skills in computing and the provision and maintenance of hardware, software and networks.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
For admission to a programme, standard applicants must:
• Score the necessary CAO points and
• Meet the minimum entry requirements
Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.
For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Graduates have taken up roles as: IT help desk coordinators; IT support technicians; computer sales and repairs; IT systems administrators; network support engineers; network systems administrators; web developers; web administrators; ICT security analysts; cloud support; IT site reliability technicians; ICT infrastructure support; self-employed technical contractors.
Further Studies
Suitably qualified Level 6 graduates are eligible to progress to year 3 of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems and Networking.
Further information
Apply to Admissions Office MTU Kerry Campus.
The Institute welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st of January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. The Institute reserves a minimum of 5% of all places for mature applicants.
Each mature applicant is considered on an individual basis by the University, usually by written assessment and/or interview. These are normally held in May each year.
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Application Deadline: 30th May 2025.
Overview
The Higher Certificate is closely aligned to the needs of industry, training graduates who are industry-ready with the skillset to support, administer and manage information communication technology (ICT) systems and networks in a wide range of industry sectors.
Almost every business now relies on ICT and most require in-house ICT knowledge and expertise to track customers and products, to develop, analyse and administer web sites, to monitor and maintain their computers and networks, to maintain and update software operating systems and applications and to plan, deploy and monitor computer services while ensuring the security of data and networks.
There are also many large and small computer companies developing and providing software and hardware services and solutions to a variety of sectors, including Financial Services, Food and Agriculture, Telecommunications, Health and Education. There any many roles involved in the development of these services and solutions including testing, updating and deploying the solutions, operating and monitoring software remotely and providing customer support.
The primary focus of the higher certificate is on developing technical and practical skills in computing and the provision and maintenance of hardware, software and networks. The first semester of this course is common to all computing courses within the department, covering modules in computer hardware, networks and programming. Modules that focus on the provision of support and training in an IT environment are introduced from semester two.
A key component of this course is work placement. This is the focus of semester four and provides the opportunity for students to gain relevant, real world experience in a workplace environment.
Year 1 explores the fundamentals of Computer Systems and Networking:
• Structured Programming
• Rapid Application Development
• Computer Architecture
• Web Development
• User Interfaces
• Network Fundamentals
• Database Concepts
• Mathematics
• Operating Systems
• Computer Hardware
• LAN Switching and Wireless
Department of Computing
T: +353 (0)66 719 1659
Email: computingKerry@mtu.ie