Computer Science - Applied Computing Technology
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-07 | - |
| 2027-09-07 | - |
Program Overview
Computer Science - Applied Computing Technology
The Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology is a conversion course open to graduates from non-computing disciplines. The course will provide students with an understanding of the principles of internet-based computer systems and equip them with a range of core IT skills.
Course Outline
The Higher Diploma is offered as a one-year full-time course or a two-year part-time course. Students take a total of 60 credits, with 30 credits in Semester 1 and 30 credits in Semester 2 for the full-time option. The part-time option is taught during weekday working hours over two years, with 30 credits taken in each academic year.
- Full-time students take the following modules:
- CS5002 Web Development 1 (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)
- CS5062 Computing in Society (5 credits)
- CS5023 Usability Engineering (5 credits)
- Part-time students take the following modules:
- 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
- CS5008 Internet Computing (5 credits)
- CS5009 Multimedia (5 credits)
- CS5019 Systems Organization I (5 credits)
- CS5020 Systems Organization II (5 credits)
- CS5062 Computing in Society (5 credits)
- CS5023 Usability Engineering (5 credits)
- Part-Time: Year 1
Course Practicalities
A typical 5-credit module includes two lecture hours per week and one to two hours of practicals per week. Outside these regular hours, students are required to study independently. The Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology is examined through a combination of end-of-year exams and module assignments.
Why Choose This Course
This is a conversion course intended for graduates who do not have a Computer Science degree and would like to attain skills in demand by the IT sector. Companies actively recruiting Applied Computing Science graduates include Abtran, Accenture, AIS, Amazon, Apple, Bank of Ireland, BrickSave, CoreHR, Cork Airport, Cork College of Commerce, Daon, Dell EMC, Digisoft.tv, Enterprise System Partners, First Data, Health Service Executive, IRI America, Johnson Controls, Nirto Cell, Permanent TSB, PWC, Scott Brown Ri, Spearline Labs, Tintri, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, University College Dublin, Virtustream, Voxpro, Zyte, and more.
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
Requirements
Fees and Costs
The EU fee for this course is Full-time: 6,100 Part-time: 3,700. The Non-EU fee for this course is 27,000.
How To Apply
To apply, check the opening and closing dates for the application process, gather required documents, and apply online through the UCC online application portal. Scanned copies of supporting documents must be uploaded, including original qualification documents and any supplementary items requested for the course.