Program Overview
The Computing at University of Limerick 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 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Programming Language 1 (6 credits)
- Development of Information Systems 1 (6 credits)
- Business Oriented Programming Languages (6 Credits)
- Computer Organisation (6 credits)
- Information Modelling and Specification (6 credits).
- Programming Language 2 (6 credits)
- Database Systems (6 credits)
- Mobile Application Design (6 credits)
- Software Development Project (6 credits)
- Software Testing and Inspection (6 credits).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A primary degree (Level 8 -\xc2\xa0National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a discipline other than computing is the key requirement. Preference will be given to the candidates with a first or second-class honours degree, or with relevant work experience.
WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- Qualification transcripts and certificates
- English language qualification if English is not your first language
- Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Limerick 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 University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Ireland
University of Limerick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months