Tuition Fee
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Computer Science
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This one-year full-time program offers students the opportunity to earn a degree equivalent to a four-year computer science degree. Students choose nine modules and complete a project, preparing them for careers in computer science or further postgraduate study. The program commences in September.
Program Outline
In addition a project is required.
Careers:
Graduates will be eligible to apply for further postgraduate study including taught MSc in Computer Science and MSc/PhD by research.
Other:
Commences September
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
EU Home Students:
- Applicants for the course are required to hold a 3-year university degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree), or its equivalent, recognized by the Senate of the University with computing as one of its subjects. Examples include BA degrees with computing and degrees where computing is a minor subject.
- Graduates with less computing than required are recommended to also apply for the Higher Diploma in Software Development MHG70.
- Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to an Irish university primary degree level (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree).
International Overseas Students:
- Applicants are required to hold a 3-year university degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree), or its equivalent, recognized by the Senate of the University with computing as one of its subjects. Examples include BA degrees with computing and degrees where computing is a minor subject.
- Graduates with less computing than required are recommended to also apply for the Higher Diploma in Software Development MHG70.
- Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to an Irish university primary degree level (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree).
- Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and international applicants.
- Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850.
- The course also accepts applications through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) route from candidates with a 3-year Level 7 degree, coupled with relevant industrial experience or practice.
- Applicants who do not have a Level 8 primary degree may also apply through the Maynooth University (RPL) Recognition of Prior Learning route.
Language Proficiency Requirements
- Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study.
- The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and international applicants.
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