Computer Science - Applied Computing Technology - Conversion Course
- Course code
- HDACT
- Level
- Level 8
- Award
- Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- National University of Ireland
- Duration
- 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).
Programme summary
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.
Entry requirements
Note: This Higher Diploma conversion course is open to graduates of any discipline other than Computer Science or a similar discipline. For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page. International/Non-EU Applicants For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students. In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments. Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office. English Language Requirements Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.
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