College of Computing Technology (CCT) Dublin
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing
Dublin, Ireland
Diploma
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing at CCT College Dublin provides a theoretical and practical foundation in computing, software development. It leads to the (Major) award of Higher Diploma and comprises 60 credits of taught modules. Graduates gain a specialized understanding of computing principles, programming, systems, and skills to prepare for professional roles and further study.
Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include entry to mid-level roles such as software developer, systems analyst, network administrator, web developer, database administrator, IT support technician, and IT consultant. Graduates can progress to leadership, project coordination, or research roles in computing and related industries.
The overall aim of this programme, leading to the (Major) award of Higher Diploma is to provide learners with the necessary theoretical and practical skills, knowledge and competence, to gain a comprehensive, strong and specialised, foundation and practical understanding of the area of computing.
On successful completion of this programme, graduates should be able to successfully secure professional roles at entry to mid-level positions in Computing and Computing-related industries and progress to leadership or research roles using skills related to those learned in the programme curriculum. The programme consists of 60 credits of taught modules.
