Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
The Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology may be taken full-time over 9 months or part-time for 18 months over two academic years from the date of first registration for the programme.
MSc in Computing Science
Candidates who have obtained at least First Class Honours in the Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology, having attained at least 70% in the module CS5222, may apply to enter the MSc in Computing Science.
Certificate in Applied Computing Technology
Part-time candidates who have passed Year 1 may exit the programme and be awarded a Certificate in Applied Computing Technology.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Full-Time
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| CS5002 | Web Development 1 | 5 |
| CS5007 | Computer Applications Programming | 5 |
| CS5008 | Internet Computing | 5 |
| CS5009 | Multimedia | 5 |
| CS5018 | Web Development 2 | 5 |
| CS5019 | Computer Hardware Organization | 5 |
| CS5020 | Systems Organisation | 5 |
| CS5021 | Introduction to Relational Databases | 5 |
| CS5222 | Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving | 15 |
| CS5523 | Multimedia 2 | 5 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Part-Time
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| CS5002 | Web Development 1 | 5 |
| CS5018 | Web Development 2 | 5 |
| CS5021 | Introduction to Relational Databases | 5 |
| CS5222 | Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving | 15 |
| |
| CS5007 | Computer Applications Programming | 5 |
| CS5008 | Internet Computing | 5 |
| CS5009 | Multimedia | 5 |
| CS5019 | Computer Hardware Organization | 5 |
| CS5020 | Systems Organisation | 5 |
| CS5523 | Multimedia 2 | 5 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, organisation and use of modern computer systems;
- Identify the most appropriate technologies for implementing the chosen computational approach to solving a real-world application;
- Use a range of computing technologies to implement appropriate computational approaches to real-world applications;
- Understand the Internet and World Wide Web, and create and maintain modern, reliable and sophisticated web pages;
- Write well-structured reports which address relevant aspects of computer-system development projects.
