Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (International)
The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is a Level 8 course. The course will teach you the computing fundamentals, complemented with detailed knowledge, problem-solving and specialised technical skills required for designing, developing and deploying software. The course offers a specialisation in Software Development in the second semester. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to a Master’s programme (Level 9) in a specialised area of computing such as MSc in Data Analytics, MSc in Cybersecurity, MSc in Cloud Computing, MSc in Fintech, MSc in Artificial Intelligence and MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Business. Note that a minimum of three years relevant work experience in industry is required to be eligible for the MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Business.

Description
The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is a Level 8 course. The course will teach you the computing fundamentals, complemented with detailed knowledge, problem-solving and specialised technical skills required for designing, developing and deploying software. The course offers a specialisation in Software Development in the second semester. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to a Master’s programme (Level 9) in a specialised area of computing such as MSc in Data Analytics, MSc in Cybersecurity, MSc in Cloud Computing, MSc in Fintech, MSc in Artificial Intelligence and MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Business. Note that a minimum of three years relevant work experience in industry is required to be eligible for the MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Business.
Intakes
September Intake 2025 ( Open )
January Intake 2026 ( Open )
English Test Scores
- DET (Duolingo English test) [ 95 ]
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.0 ]
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 50 ]
- TOEFL Internet Based [ 60 ]