Program Overview

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Course Title: Higher Diploma in Science in Computing

Conversion Course

TU Code

TU067

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Award

Higher Diploma in Science

Duration

2 Years

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

January 2026 TBC

Location

Tallaght

Virtual Tour

Tallaght

Fees

€3,750 Per Year
€7,500 Total Fee

What is... Computing?

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (options in Software; Data Analysis (AI); Cloud Infrastructure; Computer Science). The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is an Honours Degree level graduate conversion programme which gives graduates from non-computing backgrounds the skills and knowledge to start a career in the IT industry. There are a host of employers who have taken full and part-time graduates of this programme with major multiple employers being SAP and AWS.

For the TU Dublin proposal adds updated specialisations and more flexible learning options with an increased proportion of online delivery. Material is aligned to Certifications in various specialisations such as Cloud Computing, Data analytics & Networking which allows students deepen their knowledge in their chosen area of specialty.

With part time version of the programme project where students do not wish to or cannot afford to give up their current work then experiential learning and project activities are agreed with the student such that they can prepare themselves for particular roles in ICT. Of course where the student wishes to undertake a full time placement they are supported in this.

The range of specialisations allow students to target a specilisation which works for their own background and aspirations. In some cases specialised modules are shared with Year 4 honours students underlying the quality of standard reached in the specialised niche.

Minimum Entry Requirements?

Honours Bachelor Degree or equivalent (NFQ Level 8) in a Computing non-related discipline or degree in Computing where their date of award exceeds 5 years previous from the date of application.

What are my career opportunities?

On successful completion of the course graduates can pursue a career in anyone of a number of areas in the IT and ICT industry sector such as Software Development, Database, ICT infrastructure, Systems Analysis, Testing and User Experience and the areas Web, Mobile and Cloud development.

Course Content

Year 1

Semester 1

• Architecture, Operating Systems and Networks [Mandatory]
• Software Development Fundamentals [Mandatory]
• Systems Analysis and Testing [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Information Systems [Mandatory]
• Web and UI Design [Mandatory]
• Data Analysis [Elective]
• OO Software Development Principles [Elective]

Year 2

Semester 1

• Applied Machine Learning [Elective]
• Architecting on the Public Cloud [Elective]
• Big Data Technologies [Elective]
• Cloud Services & Distributed Computing [Elective]
• IT Scripting & Automation [Elective]
• OO Software Development 2 [Elective]
• Programming Embedded Systems [Elective]
• Project - Computer Science [Elective]
• Project - Data Analytics Specialisation [Elective]
• Project - Network Infrastructure Specialisation [Elective]
• Project - Software Development Specialisation [Elective]
• Public Cloud Computing [Elective]

Semester 2

• Applied Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning [Elective]
• Cloud Automation & Security [Elective]
• Social Media Analysis [Elective]
• Enterprise Applications Development [Elective]
• Information Management for Businesses [Elective]
• Project - Software Development Specialisation [Elective]
• Project - Network Infrastructure Specialisation [Elective]
• Project - Data Analytics Specialisation [Elective]
• Project - Computer Science [Elective]
• Private Virtualised Environments [Elective]
• Web Applications Development [Elective]
• Work Placement/Internship [Elective]

Schedule

• Year 1: Mondays (bi-weekly), Wednesdays (weekly) & Thursdays (weekly) (18:00-22:00)
• Year 2: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) & Thursdays (bi-weekly) (18:00-22:00)

Part time: Online, with some attendance for Examination/assessment

Progression

Graduates from the course will be eligible for progression to an MSc programme in Computing in TU Dublin.