Higher Diploma Science in Computing at Institute of Technology Carlow

The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is designed for graduates of non-computing disciplines. It equips successful participants with a range of core IT skills and opens career routes in the vibrant Information Technology (IT) sector.

This programme has two streams, namely:

• Systems and IT Services
• Software Development for Games and Apps

Semester 1 modules are shared by both streams. Semester 2 modules differentiate the two streams and allow participants to specialise in a manner that develops their interests and career aspirations. A 3-month work placement concludes Semester 2 of both streams.

What will I be able to do when I finish this programme?

Graduates of this course will be able to apply knowledge of proven and emerging protocols, methods and tools of software engineering, computer networking, information systems and systems management in the development and management of IT systems and services.

Study Opportunities

Graduates of this programme can progress to postgraduate study at either Masters or Doctoral level in IT Carlow including the MSc in IT Management.

Gradustes may pursue Level 10 (PhD) study opportunities in both Ireland and abroad upon successful completion of this programme.

Potential employment opportunities for graduates

There are many career paths available to graduates of this stream ranging from careers as Web Developers to Network Administrators to IT Consultants and many careers in between.

Organisations with IT departments are many and varied, so graduates of this stream may find suitable career opportunities in an SME, a government department, or multi-national corporation.

Software Development for Games and Apps Stream

The games industry is a multi-billion euro industry and expected to increase even more over the next few years. There are excellent employment opportunities for computer game programmers to find work with game publishers or game development studios at home and abroad. Students will also be able to fulfil any roles normally filled by graduates of computing or software engineering degree, if they so wish.