Computing - For Leaving Certificate Computer Science - Tallaght

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.

Honours bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent. Typically, candidates have graduated in a non-Computing discipline. (Honours degree in Computing candidates may be considered where their date of award exceeds 5 years previous from the date of application or where their modules do not match to requirements for registration in Computer Science.) Non-standard applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates wishing to avail of Department of Education support for fees need to be a qualified, registered second level teacher. If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this programme should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.