Course Title: Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology
This two-year Higher Certificate course gives you the essential Computing skills to start a career in industry. Software Development, Web Development, Scripting & OS, Cyber Security, Systems Analysis, Architecture & Networking, Software Quality & Test and are covered with mathematical foundations in Discrete Mathematics, Statistics & Management Science. You will have the foundations to start a career in career in this vital area that is so influencing the modern world.
You will have an opportunity to create team projects of a high standard which will be one of your personal portfolio pieces used in interviews. There is an option to change streams to your specialist stream of choice after Year 1.
Work Placement
If you choose to progress on to the add-on Bachelor's degree (Level 7), a six month work placement forms part of the course.
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Subjects |
Higher |
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5 |
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Minimum Grade in |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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F2/O6/H7 |
O6/H7 - English |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
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Any full Level 5 or 6 award
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Must include one of the following modules:
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F2/O6/H7 in LC Maths
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In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
View Sample Timetable
Graduate Job Titles:
Graduates have obtained roles as Web Developers, Junior Software Developers, Data Centre Technicians, Network Engineers, Technical Support Analysts, IT Technicians, SysOps Technicians.
Semester 1
- Computer Architecture [Mandatory]
- Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
- Business & Information Systems [Mandatory]
- Discrete Mathematics 1 [Mandatory]
- Software Development 1 [Mandatory]
- Visual Design & User Experience [Mandatory]
Semester 2
We are currently closed for Advanced Entry Applications. The courses that will be open for advanced entry will be listed on the CAO website in January 2025. For information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub. If this course opens for advanced entry, the following will apply.
To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:
- To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
- For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.
- For entry to Year 4, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1, 2, and 3.
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.
On completion of your Higher Certificate, you can continue into a choice of three specialisations;
- Software Development / IT Management / Cloud Computing or
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
You may progress to either Bachelor's degree (Level 7) or Honours Bachelor's degree (Level 8).