The Higher Diploma is at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. It normally takes one year’s study to achieve a Higher Diploma. Most students need an Honours Bachelor Degrees to do a Higher Diploma study. However, holders of Ordinary Bachelor Degrees may also do a Higher Diploma. It is noteworthy that the Higher Diploma is typically in a different field than the initial award. Institutes of Technology, QQI and Universities award Higher Diplomas.
Courses that award a Higher Diploma
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Arts in Music Education
Classroom Based, Education Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. Dublin
This programme is designed for the contemporary practitioner in instrumental music education, whether teaching in a school or running a practice or studio. In today’s society, a career in music education requires a broad range of disparate skills: a high […]
Business Studies Online (Higher Diploma)
Online Learning, Business Management Course by NUI Galway – Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development - Galway
The Higher Diploma in Business Studies (part-time) is designed to provide non-business graduates with a well-rounded understanding of business. This course provides training in the fundamental skills of business administration which enables graduates to play an active role in the […]
Higher National Diploma in Design and Technology (UX,UI)
Classroom Based, Graphic Design Course by Ballyfermot College of Further Education - Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin
This course prepares students for work in the web design industry. Coding languages covered over the duration of the course include HTML5, CSS3, JQuery, SQL and PHP. Students also cover responsive design required for optimising websites for mobile and tablet […]
Politics and Society (Higher Diploma)
Blended - Mix of Classroom & Online, Political Science Course by NUI Galway – Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development - GalwayCourses will commence September 2019 This course was designed to meet the needs of second level teachers who, either wish to teach or are currently teaching ‘Politics and Society’ on the Leaving Certificate curriculum. The course focuses on content which […]
