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National University of Ireland Galway

Galway , west coast ,Ireland

Higher Diploma (Software Design and Development)

Course Overview

Higher Diploma in Software Design and Development: This programme is aimed at candidates with little or no IT experience. It provides an academic foundation and broad technical training in software design and development. The skills developed in this program include the core software development tools and techniques as well as a solid grounding in a specific ICT (information and communications technology) domain. Students may transfer to the MSc in Software Design and Development (1MF1) subject to places being available, an interview and achievement of a minimum 2.1 result in the Higher Diploma.

Scholarships available

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry Requirements

HDip:  This program is open to applicants who have a Level 8, 2.2 degree (or equivalent international qualification) from a recognized university or third-level college, and an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent international qualification).

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 20750 EUR
    Annual Cost of Living: 12150 EUR
    Application Fee: 35 EUR
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