Overview

The digital economy has experienced immense growth, transforming personal data processing into a lucrative global industry. To address this, the European Union introduced the General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018, aiming to harmonise data protection laws and protect the privacy rights of EU citizens . The GDPR introduces significant changes to the ways in which personal data must be collected, stored, and processed, making data privacy an essential concern for businesses, internet users, lawyers, and public bodies alike .

In recognition of the growing importance of data protection and privacy, the School of Law and Government and the School of Computing at DCU have joined forces to offer an interdisciplinary MA in Data Protection and Privacy Law. This innovative programme combines the University's expertise in law and computing to provide students with advanced knowledge of the technological and legal aspects of data protection and privacy law, preparing them to navigate the complexities of this rapidly evolving field.

Careers

This Data Protection and Privacy - Law and Computing degree delivered by Dublin City University is designed to foster both interdisciplinary knowledge and specialised expertise, preparing graduates for diverse career paths. Graduates of this course can go on to pursue a wide range of professional opportunities. The knowledge and skills you acquire through this programme are highly sought by law firms, tech companies, the compliance sector, research organisations and across multiple government departments.

Graduates seek work in a variety of government departments, including the Data Protection Commission, the Department of Health, and Universities. Others may gravitate toward the private sector as many large firms, working across a range of services, continue to expand their privacy and data protection teams. These include, but are not limited to, financial services companies, law and accountancy firms and consultancy firms.

Potential Careers

Legal professional offering expertise in privacy and the GDPR

Data protection officer

Privacy engineer

Professional advisor on data governance and best practice models

IT consultant

Researcher

Compliance professional

Data Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal and Socio-Legal Research Skills

EU Data Protection Law

Artificial Intelligence, Information and Information Seeking

Data Governance

EU Institutional Law

Contemporary Legal Issues in Commercial Practice

Law and Politics of Brexit

European & International Human Rights Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Legal Studies Data Science & Big Data View 11 other Masters in Legal Studies in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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63

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Computing stream applicants must have an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent in Computer Science, Computing, Computer applications or a related discipline.
Candidates with significant experience in the software development sector in addition to an Honours primary degree in some other discipline, may also be considered for entry.
Law stream applicants must normally have achieved a Second Class Honours Grade Two (H2.2) in a primary degree (level 08) in law or an interdisciplinary degree which includes law as a significant component.
Applicants who have not achieved a H2.2 may apply but applications will be assessed on a competitive basis.
If an applicant has not yet completed their degree, then a conditional offer may be made on the basis of most recent grades and pending the achievement of no less than a H2.2 degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17100 EUR / year

≈ 17100 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7900 EUR / year

≈ 7900 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

EU/EEA: €4,500 Per Annum

NON-EU/EEA: €8,500 Per Annum

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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