Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology

Technological University Dublin

Ireland, Dublin

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Technological University Dublin

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

TU652

Campuses

Tallaght

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 11,650 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology

About

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.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

Minimum Number of
Subjects	Higher
5	N/A
Minimum Grade in
Maths	English OR Irish
F2/O6/H7	O6/H7 - English F3/06/H7 - Irish

QQI/FET Requirements

QQI/FET Award Required	Additional Requirements
Any full Level 5 or 6 award	Must include one of the following modules: C20174 C20175 5N1833 5N18396 5N0556 5N0554 6N3395 B20029 5N2066 C20139 4N2138 N33029 5N16654 OR F2/O6/H7 in LC Maths

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

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.

Career

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.