Overview

This Applied Computing Technology programme at University College Cork will provide you with an understanding of the principles of internet-based computer systems and equip you with a range of core IT skills, including web design, web server configuration, managing and manipulating multimedia content, interfacing with databases and working with common office software.

Graduates of this Higher Diploma can:

Continue to MSc Computing Science having achieved a 1H diploma

or

Exit and take up employment in one of the following areas:

Development - with experience leading to Senior Developer, Designer, Architect, Management;

Test/QA - with experience leading to Test Automation, Business/Systems Analysis, Management;

Desktop/Helpdesk Support - with experience leading to Network/Systems Admin, Cloud/Virtualization Engineer.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Web Development

Computer Applications Programming

Internet Computing

Multimedia

Systems Organization

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Non-EU Closing Date: Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

EU: Rolling Deadline

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 57 other Masters in Computer Sciences in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Note: This Higher Diploma conversion course is open to graduates of any discipline other than Computer Science or a similar discipline

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27000 EUR / year

≈ 27000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6100 EUR / year

≈ 6100 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU part-time fee: €3,700

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Cork

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