Program Overview
The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing at Institute of Technology Blanchardstown is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Science in Computing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Science in Computing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing introduces students to theoretical foundations in a variety of specialist areas to prepare students for further postgraduate and higher degree studies.
- The course is built on the premise that there are a number of domains of knowledge and skills that are fundamental to a graduate with a Higher Diploma in Science in Computing qualification.
- The course streams provide a flexible but comprehensive study path through key skill areas.
- The complementary nature of the subject modules means that the students will receive a sound theoretical knowledge grounded in a strong practical ability coupled with focus on quality and technical solutions.
- Working as IT professionals at the level of the enterprise (Enterprise IT).
- Working as IT professionals in the localisation industry (IT and Localisation).
- Who want a skills conversion path to an IT environment, that is, individuals who wish to redirect their careers into the IT industry (Conversion to IT).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree in a non related discipline or Ordinary Bachelor Degree in Computing (NFQ level 7) where their date of award exceeds 5 years previous from their date of application.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Institute of Technology Blanchardstown directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
Dublin, Ireland
Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown (ITB) established in 1999, was a third-level institution outside Dublin. In 2019, it merged with the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and the Institute...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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