Courses That Award: Higher Diploma

BIM has changed the way industry professionals worldwide think about how technology can be applied to building design, construction, and management. BIM also supports the continuous and immediate availability of project design, scope, schedule, and cost information that is high quality, reliable, integrated, and fully coordinated. This Higher Diploma in Building Information Modelling programme is…

Overview The Higher Diploma in Business is a conversion course for non-business graduates who wish to acquire core business skills which will enable graduates play an active role in the management, sustainability and development of commercial enterprise. Graduates will, upon completion of this programme, enter the business world and/or progress to a management role within…

The Higher Diploma in Business Analytics is a conversion course for graduates of Level 8 programmes in any discipline. This will enable students to apply data analysis and business intelligence techniques to their own discipline.

A Level 8 Major Award completed in one academic year. Delivered fully online with record lectures and no face to face exams. A conversion course for graduates of Level 8 programmes in any discipline. Learn the skills to work as a Business Analyst. Includes learning to use MS SQL to extract data from databases.

Overview The Higher Diploma in Business in Project Management provides the practical knowledge and skills in the area of project management for learners who wish to upskill or reskill in this area to avail of future employment or further education opportunities. Learners on this graduate conversion programme will benefit from foundational knowledge and skills fundamental…

This work-based programme developed in collaboration with Engineers Ireland and employers will allow graduates to meet the Engineers Ireland educational requirements such that students can apply for Chartered Engineer through the further learning route or standard route.The Higher Diploma in Civil Engineer at ATU Galway is accredited by Engineers Ireland as meeting the educational standard…

Overview The Higher Diploma in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy will provide students with a broad graduate-level education and grounding in the theory and practice of counselling and therapy. The course offers students a practical training in therapeutic skills and an understanding of the ethical implications of therapeutic work. During the course, students will be…

Overview The Higher Diploma in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy will provide students with a broad graduate-level education and grounding in the theory and practice of counselling and therapy. The course offers students a practical training in therapeutic skills and an understanding of the ethical implications of therapeutic work. During the course, students will be…

Overview As more organisations rely on rich content to drive marketing success and serve customers, the ability to effectively manage digital assets and connect creative content across platforms and touchpoints becomes imperative. The Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing is a conversion programme for graduates who wish to up-skill in digital marketing strategy, theory…

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an innovative new approach to building design, construction, and management. BIM has changed the way industry professionals worldwide think about how technology can be applied to building design, construction, and management. BIM also supports the continuous and immediate availability of project design, scope, schedule, and cost information that is high…

Our two year Higher Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Studies is now accepting applications for the September 2024 intake. This innovative programme is validated by QQI. Designed in the style of a conversion or bridging programme, this two year training prepares learners to enter a professional practice masters. This programme does not in itself provide a…

I Our two year Higher Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Studies is now accepting applications for the September 2023 intake. This innovative programme is validated by QQI. Designed in the style of a conversion or bridging programme, this two year training prepares learners to enter a professional practice masters. This programme does not in itself provide…

Do you hold a graduate degree in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish or in English (if you are a non-native speaker of English)? Are you interested in advancing your career opportunities in multilingual global software and technology companies? Then the Higher Diploma in Languages and Global Software Business is just for you!…

This 3-semester long part-time course has been designed to is to help science, engineering and related graduates to re-skill or up-skill with the required knowledge and skills to assist them in gaining employment in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and related Life Sciences industries. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/life-and-health-sciences/diploma-in-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing.html

Course Description The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding with specific abilities in the areas of computing technology and associated best practices, as well as to act as a basis on which to progress to higher studies in computing. The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is…

*** 90%/100% funded under Springboard 2022. Apply on www.springboardcourses.ie *** You are a Level 8 Graduate from a non-computing background who wishes to enter into a career in computing. The aim of the course is to provide you with a broad knowledge of computing, with a specialisation in data analytics. This will enable you to…

The aim of the Springboard+-funded part-time programme is to provide re-skilling opportunities for level 8 graduates from non-Computing disciplines. Participants will develop up-to-date knowledge of the core elements of computing, preparing them for a career in business computing with a focus on quality assurance or software project management. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-informatics-and-creative-arts/computing-science-and-mathematics/higher-diploma-in-computing.html

Overview The Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics provides the practical knowledge and skills in the area of computing and data science for learners who wish to upskill or reskill in this area. The programme aims to develop learners’ knowledge of the theory and practice of Data Analytics necessary for them to secure employment…

Overview The Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics provides the practical knowledge and skills in the area of computing and data science for learners who wish to upskill or reskill in this area. The programme aims to develop learners’ knowledge of the theory and practice of Data Analytics necessary for them to secure employment…

Overview Technological innovation applied to financial services has created a wave of disruptive activity that will change the shape of the global financial system over the next decade. This has created demand from graduates and employees for programmes specifically tailored to the skills required for a changing financial services industry. This is an interdisciplinary programme…

Medical scientists work in the health care system and provide a crucial service that contributes to the diagnosis and prognosis of disease as well as guiding treatment. The Higher Diploma in Medical Science is a graduate programme aimed specifically at medical laboratory assistants with a degree in science (see Entry Requirementsunder course details) who wish…

The course will: Provide a practical solution for participants to gain practical & theoretical understanding of regulatory affairs activities for the Medical Technology sector. Programme Supports Medtech industry by ensuring that students are well informed and educated in-depth on the specific regulations and associated safety & performance application for medical devices & IVDs. Within one…

A 60 credit NFQ Level 8 award based on the need to provide an ongoing skilled workforce to the Medical Device sector. Especially with the introduction of the new European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) coming into effect in May 2021 and the In Vitro Diagnostic Device Regulation (IVDR) implementation due in 2022, this course is…

This course is aimed at students who aspire to become professional musicians and who want to learn about the Music Industry. This course creates a working environment in which students can develop skills of self expression, musical composition, presentation and performance. Live performances in the college and at city centre venues are an exciting and…

The Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design at Ballyfermot College of Further Education is an intense, rigorous and professional programme, which aims to mould learners into confident and skilled graphic design practitioners. This Higher National Diploma has been running with great success for nearly thirteen years and has developed an outstanding reputation for both the…

Illustration is a highly specialized discipline within the field of Visual Communication. In our unique course, the students will not only focus on developing their drawing, painting and media skills, but will also learn to regard their work in terms of commercial viability. Students will be actively encouraged to develop a range of illustrative styles…

This course is suitable for musicians/singers who wish to pursue a career in traditional music. The course is practical in nature with an emphasis on performance. Students perform on a regular basis in various venues throughout Dublin and beyond. In 2nd year students are expected to record, engineer and produce their own CD, using College…

A practical journalism course that prepares you to work across all platforms: print, broadcast journalism, online journalism, mobile journalism and social media. First years get to work in our simulated digital newsroom and our hi-tech radio and television studios.Using the latest software, you will produce the college newspaper which has won a series of SMEDIA…

Do you want to run a Record Label, plan a tour for a band or artist, organise an event, work at a festival? Have you got what it takes to work in the Music Industry Then the Music Management Course is for you. Students on this course learn about the Music Business and how it…

This Music Production course involves technical operations of modern sound equipment and music technology. It aims to equip students with a skill set that allows them to enter a career or follow further academic pursuits within this discipline. Students work with performers and musicians in the recording studios to produce master tracks and other media.…