Study Higher Diploma in Science (Software Development) at Maynooth University in Ireland, Faculty of Science and Engineering

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Higher Diploma in Science (Software Development) MHG70 is a one-year programme for graduates with degrees in ANY subject giving them a practical introduction to software development including programming, software design and testing, team project work. It is designed to give students practical skills for use in the software industry as programmers, software designers and testers and to bring students to the standard for industrial accreditation as programmers.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€18,000.00 (US$ 19,291) per year

Total Rent for Full Academic Year- 6229 Single room

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Maynooth University

Maynooth University, Maynooth,

MAYNOOTH,

Kildare,

W23 F2H6, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for the Higher Diploma in Science (Software Development) are required to hold a degree in non-computing disciplines (level 8 degree in any non-computing subject). Applicants who have a computing background equivalent to having a three year degree in computer science, are advised to also apply for the Higher Diploma in Science MHG58.

Applicants must have a recognised level 8 primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university level 8 primary degree level.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.