Overview

An essential part of the master’s degree is the creation of a body of work presented as a thesis which demonstrates ability in research methods, analytics and report writing. The graduates of this course will be independent learners, good problem solvers and experienced researchers.

Students on the Applied Cyber Security programme from Technological University Dublin will also have the opportunity to take part in Capture-the Flag competitions and through their course work, engage with real world problems with companies so that graduates from the programme have the necessary skills to make a difference in the work place.

The course is suitable for both entrants to a new discipline that require a broader range of taught modules to familiarize themselves with the skills and knowledge of the discipline and for specialist employees who want to up-skill in their specialist areas and require research skills.

What are my career opportunities?

The Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security will give the skills and knowledge to secure business and personal data and allow graduates to work as security professionals in any of the business and industry sectors.

Former graduates currently work in Deloitte, Integrity360, Fidelity Investments, Triology, Forcepoint, Rits, Espion, BH-Consulting, Liberty IT, Cobalt Technology, Ward Solutions and larger international companies like Qualcomm, IBM, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Grant Thornton, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Ericsson, Zurich Insurance and many more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Forensics

Secure Communications & Cryptography

Network Security

Cyber Crime Malware

Business Continuity Management

Research Skills & Ethics

MSc Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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80

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security Cyber Security View 206 other Masters in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry requirement for standard entrants is a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (GPA 2.5 or equivalent), in a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing (NFQ Level 8), or equivalent qualification.
Students progressing through the Higher Diploma in Science in Computing who wish to enter this course must attain a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (GPA 2.5) on the course.
In the event of a student not attaining this standard level, students must achieve an acceptable standard for progression by other means approved by QQI.
The acceptance of candidates with Third Class Honours degrees and appropriate work experience and industrial certification on this course will be allowed provided there is evidence that the candidate can cope with the learning objectives of the course.

Tuition Fee

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International

14500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14500 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
EU/EEA

8500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8500 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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