Applied Computing Technology HDip

Program Overview

The Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program designed for non-computing graduates. It provides a comprehensive understanding of internet-based computer systems and core IT skills, including web design, multimedia manipulation, database interfacing, and office software proficiency. Graduates can pursue careers in development, testing/QA, or desktop/helpdesk support, or continue their education in MSc Computing Science.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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.

Outline:

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).

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)

Assessment:

The Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology is examined through a combination of end-of-year exams and module assignments.

Careers:

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.

Other:

A typical 5-credit module includes:

• two lecture hours per week
• one to two hours of practicals per week
• outside these regular hours, you are required to study independently
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.

Deposits If your course requires a deposit, that figure will be deducted from your second-semester fee payment in January. Fee payment Fees are payable in two equal instalments. First payment is at registration and the balance usually by the end of January. page. Any questions?