DT761 Higher Certificate in Science & Technology
Location
DIT Kevin Street, Dublin 8
Start date
5th September 2011
Description
“Science, Technology and Innovation are vital to our economic and social progress.”
Science and technology represent two hugely significant, and often misunderstood, sectors in Irish industry. They also represent skill sets which are at the core of so many other areas, relying as they do on problem solving, innovation, curiosity and logical thinking.
The aim of this programme is to take individuals with qualifications at level 5 and 6 and provide them with a route into Science and Technology as a growth area. This programme will introduce the learner to different areas within the Science and Technology sectors to a level sufficient to award a Higher Certificate, with onward paths into stage 2 of Level 7/8 programmes.
This programme gives learners the chance to move into Science and Technology without requiring any background in the area. Such learners can learn about Science and then use that to distinguish themselves in a discipline of their choice, or progress to further study in Science and Technology.
This is a highly innovative part-time programme, includes modules on experiential learning and career development in addition to core Science and Technology modules.
Course Duration
This is a two stage programme completed over two years part-time. Students complete modules from various Science disciplines at stage 1 and progress to stage 2 where they join one of three streams:
- Science: This stream includes modules from across the Sciences
- Computing: This stream is specifically focussed on computing and information technology
- Mathematics: This stream is focussed on mathematics and the application of mathematics
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme can:
- Advance to further study in Science and Technology
- Use their solid foundation in Science to add to their experience in diverse areas such as sales, marketing and business
- Apply for entry level positions in Science and Technology
- Use their critical thinking skills, their career development skills, and their independent learning skills to make the right career choices
Progression
Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for admission to the second stage of several Science and Technology programmes. Students will also have the option of exiting this programme after one stage if they identify an appropriate progression route.
Entry requirements
This is a programme at Level 6 on the NFQ, and as such, applicants are expected to have an appropriate qualification at Level 5. If applying based on the Leaving Certificate, applicants are expected to have:
Grade D3 or higher in five subjects at ordinary level subjects including English or Irish and at least grade C3 in ordinary level Mathematics
For other applicants including mature applicants, evaluations will be made based on the applicant's prior learning, both academic and professional.
Contact Details for Further Information:
Contact Iseult Kelly (sci-springboard@dit.ie)
