About Higher Diploma Science In Computing in Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Our Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is an online nine month course that will guide graduates from non-computing fields and help augment your skills and knowledge in preparation for a career in the computing industry.

The course is specifically designed to ensure you have both a base for continuing self-development and a set of core competencies which are transferable to the broader computing industry.

The aim of the course is to empower you with the necessary theoretical and hands-on skills to allow you to work and participate effectively in a commercial IT environment. Modules include Software Design, Database Technology, Software Development and Testing.

Following graduation you can look forward to a rewarding career in the likes of the insurance industry, the public sector, banking and companies with significant IT infrastructure. Typical roles include being a technical writer, software tester and database administrator.

Acadamic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must hold an undergraduate honours degree in a related subject.
• Applicants with a honours degree in another field may be considered if they have at least 5 years industry experience in a related field.

English language requirments

TOEFL : 90, No less than 20 in each section

IELTS : 5.5

PTE : 63, With at least 59 for each item