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This program equips students with essential networking expertise to design secure, high-performance systems while learning hacker methodologies. Participants will acquire skills to safeguard and administer networks by creating comprehensive security protocols, tactical approaches, and technical safeguards for both physical and virtual infrastructure. The curriculum offers practical training across Windows & Linux environments, covering system administration, scripting languages, database management, penetration testing, virtualization technologies, containerization, Cisco networking, VMware solutions, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure. Learners develop core technical competencies, analytical reasoning, and troubleshooting abilities that provide an edge in professional settings and academic advancement. These versatile skills prepare graduates to seamlessly integrate into diverse work environments, respond to evolving technologies, and continue specialized studies. The third-year industry placement enables students to obtain real-world experience in the field.
A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.
IELTS score for entry to undergraduate courses a minimum score of 5.5