Overview

The aim of this programme is to provide learners with essential expert technical knowledge, competence and skills of the most important technical concepts of cybersecurity and how they are applied in areas such as device, network, cloud, web and application security

Programme Structure

Core Modules:

Network Security and Penetration Testing
Security Fundamentals
Data Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Cloud Architectures and Security
Cryptography and Blockchain
AI/ML in Cybersecurity
Business Resilience and Incident Management

Elective Modules

Secure Web Development
Forensics and eDiscovery
Secure Application Development
Malware Analysis

Note that there are dependencies between secure development electives. To study Secure Application Development in semester 2, students must have studied Secure Web Development in semester 1. However, all students can elect to study Malware Analysis in semester 2.

Research Elective

Practicum

Or

Internship

Elective modules are subject to availability and a minimum number of students required to run a module.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours (level 8) primary degree in computing or a cognate area with a 2.2 award or higher. Cognate area means a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degree that also has taught programming/application development related modules. Candidates are expected to have programming ability, which can be demonstrated through transcripts, recognised certifications, and/ or relevant work experience. An assessment and/or interview may be conducted to ascertain suitability, if necessary, for candidates who do not meet the normal academic requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 EUR / year

≈ 17000 EUR / year
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Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Funding

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