College of Computer Training (CCT) Prospectus www.cct.ie

Bachelors in Science in Computing in
Information Technology – CCT116
Academic Progression Opportunities
Successful graduates of this programme, will be eligible to
progress onto Level 8 of the NQF on a related programme.
Graduates would also be considered for other graduate
career opportunities in Ireland and globally, particularly
with preparation for such industry led qualifications such
as the CCNA and MCSA embedded into the first two years of
this academic programme.
Protection for Learners policy
The college maintains a Protection for Learners Policy for
this programme. In the unlikely event of a programme of
study unexpectedly ceasing, learners will be transferred to
another provider offering the same or similar programme.
To facilitate this, CCT has in place arrangements with
two other HETAC accredited providers to which course
participants will be directed in the unlikely event of
cessation of this programme. In the event of a programme of
study unexpectedly ceasing, where the option of transfer is
not acceptable or feasible to the learner, CCT will refund the
most recently paid fees. CCT has in place academic bonding
arrangements with two other HETAC providers who deliver
a similar programme at Level 7.
Learner Supports available
The following Learner Supports are available for this
programme: Mentoring, Accommodation and Airport
Transfer (if applicable), Counselling Service, Health Service,
Career Guidance Service, Learner Development programme,
Sports and Social programmes, Information and Publication
service, Moodle, Learner disability testing and expert advice
service through the CCT affiliation with IT Blanchardstown
and the National Learning Network.
Entry Requirements
Any experience within the Computing and ICT sector will be
advantageous, as well as Irish NQF Level 6 Higher Certificate
certification in the subject area of Computing and ICT.
Minimum academic entry requirements for under 23 year
old applicants are: at least 2 Higher Level C3s and 4 passes
at Ordinary level in the Irish Leaving Certificate including
Maths and a language. International learners whose first
language is not English should have achieved an IELTS score
of 5.5 – 6.0 or the following TOEFL equivalencies: TOEFL
CBT – 183 / TOEFL IBT – 65.