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.

Graduates of any discipline (other than those who have already undertaken an equivalent programme) or those with an equivalent professional qualification are eligible to apply.

Students take 60 credits as follows:

Full-Time
CS1117 Introduction to Programming (15 credits)
CS5002 Web Development 1 (5 credits)
CS5007 Computer Applications Programming (5 credits)
CS5008 Internet Computing (5 credits)
CS5009 Multimedia (5 credits)
CS5018 Web Development 2 (5 credits)
CS5019 Systems Organization I (5 credits)
CS5020 Systems Organization II (5 credits)
CS5021 Introduction to Relational Databases (5 credits)
CS5022 Database Design and Administration (5 credits)

Part-Time
Part-time students take 30 credits in each of the two academic years as follows:

Part-Time, Year 1
CS1117 Introduction to Programming (15 credits)
CS5002 Web Development 1 (5 credits)
CS5018 Web Development 2 (5 credits)
CS5021 Introduction to Relational Databases (5 credits)

Part-Time, Year 2
CS5007 Computer Applications Programming (5 credits)
CS5008 Internet Computing (5 credits)
CS5009 Multimedia (5 credits)
CS5019 Systems Organization I (5 credits)
CS5020 Systems Organization II (5 credits)
CS5022 Database Design and Administration (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2018 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2017/2018.

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 CS1117 Introduction to Programming, 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 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.