Advanced Diploma in Computer Science
Course details
The Advanced Diploma in Computer Science (SCQF level 8) covers a wide variety of skills including: designing and maintaining a website, carrying out technical support, developing small-scale stand-alone and mobile applications, and demonstrating the recognised ‘soft skills’ required to work in small groups.
Progression: HNDs can provide progression to degree-level study. The Advanced Diploma in Computer Science allows direct entry to most third year degree programmes.
Prerequisites and Duration
Course Duration
Two (2) Years
Minimum Entry Requirements
- GCE Advance Level - Passes for 2 subjects in one attempt or
- Successful completion of Saegis Foundation Programme or
- an equivalent qualification approved by the Saegis Governing Council Academic subcommittee and Passes for Mathematics and English Language in G.C.E Ordinary level Examination.
Course Type: Full Time/Part time
Course contents
| Semester 1 | |||
| Module | Code | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Fundamentals | H17534 | 1 | |
| Mathematics for Computing 1 | D76E 34 | 1 | |
| Developing Software: Introduction | H173 34 | 1 | |
| Computer Networking: Fundamentals | H17A 34 | 1 | |
| Database Design Fundamentals | DV6E 34 | 1 | |
| Professionalism and Ethics in Computing | H1F7 34 | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | |||
| Module | Code | Credits | |
| SQL: Introduction | DH3J 34 | 1 | |
| Software Development: Developing Websites for Multi platform use | H1J9 35 | 2 | |
| Troubleshooting Computer Problems | H177 34 | 1 | |
| Computing: Graded Unit 1 | H1J8 34 | 1 | |
| Team Working in Computing | H178 34 | 1 | |
| Relational Database Management Systems | H16W 35 | 2 | |
| Semester 3 | |||
| Module | Code | Credits | |
| Software Development: OOP | H171 35 | 2 | |
| Cloud Computing | H179 34 | 1 | |
| Network Technology and Data Communication | H16V 35 | 2 | |
| Managing a Web Server | H16S 35 | 2 | |
| Developing Mobile Web Based Applications: An Introduction | HF4Y 34 | 2 | |
| Semester 4 | |||
| Module | Code | Credits | |
| Project Management for IT | F1W0 34 | 1 | |
| E-Commerce: Publishing Websites | DV6G 34 | 1 | |
| Ethical Hacking Fundamentals | H1EP 34 | 1 | |
| Preparing to Start a Business | H7V4 34 | 1 | |
| Computer Science: Graded Unit 2 | H48Y 35 | 2 | |