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In today's digital world where technology touches every part of daily life, cybersecurity has become a fundamental necessity. This field is experiencing unprecedented growth within IT, facing significant talent shortages across the industry.
This program equips students with critical technical expertise and practical skills covering key cybersecurity concepts, applied across device, network, cloud, web, and application security domains. Designed with hands-on industry relevance, the curriculum builds specialized knowledge in core cybersecurity subjects while fostering technical and research capabilities through analytical work, problem-solving, and collaborative projects. The program also focuses on cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to develop advanced investigative competencies.
Duration - 1 year
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 taught programming/application development related modules. Candidates are expected to have programming ability. An assessment and/or interview may be conducted to ascertain suitability if necessary for candidates who do not meet the normal academic requirements.
IELTS: 6.0; TOEFL Internet Based: 78; TOEFL Computer: 213; PTE Academic: 50; Cambridge European Framework: B2+; Cambridge Exams: FCE; Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Grade D.