TA302 - Higher Certificate in Science - Computing – Information Systems

About the Course

First year opens the inner world of computing to students. Website design, code software, hardware, operating systems, communications, applications, security, computers and business, computers and leisure and all the background that students need to follow a career in this vital area that is so strongly linked to business and pleasure. From Second Year on students produce quite exciting projects often tailored to a student’s personal interest. Students have produced web-based applications, network applications and computer games of a very high standard. Continues to amaze us!

Course Code TA 302
Higher Certificate in Science (Computing – Information Systems )
Length of course: 2 years
Recognised in Europe
Mature students welcome
Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry requirements but may be considered on their merits.
Qualified students welcome to apply for entry to Degree courses
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level
MSc and PhD
Honours Bachelor Degree recognised for Teaching Computer Studies in Irish Second Level schools.
Follow-on Degrees
Follow-on Bachelor Degree in Science Degree ( 1 year).
Follow-on Honours Bachelor in Science Degree (1 year)

computing1 Sending txt messages. Downloading music. Making web pages. Booking tickets. Online chat. Health scans. Computer games. Banking. E-mailing a photos. computer systems don’t just sit on a desktop with a keyboard, screen and mouse attached – they are everywhere. It’s not just the internet, behind every one of the screens one uses there is a computer system which retrieves information, analyses what is wanted, verifies identity and returns with the requested result.

By studying computing you are taking a decision to become an expert in a field which is re-shaping our world and how we experience it. Computing professionals are a critical element in the modern business world and the demand for computing graduates is strong and projected to remain strong into the future.

What do I Need?

Entry Requirements for the Higher Certificate in Science (Computing)
Grade D3 or higher in 5 subjects at Ordinary Level. The subjects must include either
English or Irish and Maths at Grade D3 or higher. (Grade C3 in Ordinary Level maths is
recommended but is not a requirement)
No previous, serious computing experience required
Students needn’t arrive as computer whiz-kids. They learn to become experts with us!
Recent minimum CAO points: 255

Career Opportunities

Career prospects are good. Computing related qualifications are on the wanted list among employers, with attractive salaries, conditions and progression opportunities on offer.

Typical starting positions include junior roles in IT Support, Network Support, Software Testing, New system deployment.

Check www.chooseit.ie to see the range of roles available to you if you pursue a career in computing.

Graduate Profiles

Patricia Maher IT Consultant
I graduated from the college in 1997 with a First Class Honours Degree in Computing. I went on to pursue a career in I.T, concentrating on leading financial institutions based in Dublin. Projects I have worked on include Banking365 and Banking 365 Plus (web-based service). I now work as an IT consultant in the banking sector. The work is interesting, challenging and rewarding.

Niall Roche Software Developer Mobile Aware
Niall obtained his B.Sc. (Hons) in 2001 and his M.Sc. in 2004. My M.Sc. project was based on a research collaboration between IT Tallaght and mobile technology development company Mobile Aware. I now work as a developer for MobileAware. My job takes me around the world talking to clients in the Far East, Europe and America.

Course Subjects

Higher Certificate in Science ( Computing Information Systems ) - TA302
Semester 1	Semester 2
Software Development 1	Software Development 2
Systems Analysis 1	Systems Analysis 2
Discrete Mathematics 1	Statistics
Business and Informations Systems	Visual Design
Computer Architecture	Introduction to Operating Systems
Web and Database Fundamentals	Communication
Semester 3	Semester 4
Software Development 3	Software Development 4
Software Engineering	Project
Discrete Mathematics 2	Management Science
Financial Management	Web Design and Development 1
Networking 1	Networking 2
Databases	Human Resource Management and Law
(BSc)Semester 5	(BSc)Semester 6
Software Development 5	Software Development 6
Object Orientated System Design 1	Object Orientated System Design 2
Web Design and Development 2	Project
Distributed and Mobile Computing	Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Advanced Databases	Linear Algebra
Logic and Problem Solving
(BSc Hons)Semester 7	(BSc Hons)Semester 8
Software Development 7	Distributed and Component Software Technologies
Interactive Media Design	Interactive Media Design
Computation Theory	Enterprise Applications Architecture
Information Management	Wireless Networking
Advance Database Applications	Network Management
	Cooperative Information Systems

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Student Life

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How to Apply

Barry Feeney MSc PhD ( Head of Department ) + 353 1 4042402 email

Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2436 / 2400 / 2406 - Fax: + 353 1 4042404

Further Information

Select here to visit the Dept of Computing Website

Links Scheme
Any full FETAC (NCVA) Level 5/6 Award provided it contains one of the following in the award:
C20174 Maths for Engineering, C20175 Maths for Computing, C20139 Maths or B20029 Statistics.