Higher Diploma in Science in Web Technologies

Course details

This course will appeal to non-technical professionals who would like to upgrade their skills in applying web technologies to their organisation. The course will give them the opportunity to develop expertise in an important growth area of IT that relates to web technologies. The programme is practical in nature and aims to provide individuals with an understanding of how to create rich internet web applications using the latest web frameworks.

Who is the course for?

This course is for non-technical professionals in the workplace and college graduates from nontechnical disciplines at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. It should be noted that the course contains a large amount of technical content and independent study on projects and assessments.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:

• Create a web application
• Use a web framework to create web applications
• Understand the latest web 2.0 technologies
• Create a rich internet application that can communicate asynchronously
• Engineer a web application from requirements through analysis, design, implementation and testing
• Connect the web application to a database

Course Content

Students will study:

• Object Oriented Software Engineering
• Web Design
• Introduction to Databases
• Computer Architecture Operating
• Systems and Network
• Server Side Web Technologies
• Web Application Development
• Rich Internet Applications
• Project

Entry Requirements

Applicants holding an honours degree (level 8) in any discipline will be considered for the course. The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may be considered based on relevant work and other experience. This may be assessed using a portfolio of learning, demonstration of work produced and interview.

Award and Progression

The Higher Diploma in Science in Web Technologies is awarded by QQI at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this course may progress to a major award at level 9 such as the Masters of Science in Web Technologies.