Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology

    Certificate in Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology at Technological University Dublin

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 13,268 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology

    The Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology is a Certificate degree offered by Technological University Dublin on the Tallaght campus in Dublin, Ireland. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 year(s) to complete. Students study at the Tallaght campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 13,268 / year, and the next intake is available from September 1, 2026.

    About Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology

    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

    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.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    13,268 / year
    Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology
    Technological University Dublin
    Technological University Dublin
    Ireland

    Ireland, Dublin

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