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Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and IT Forensics

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and IT Forensics is a four-year undergraduate degree program that focuses on teaching students how to build secure systems to protect vital information. The program covers key concepts in computer and web security, including software development, data forensics, ethical hacking, encryption, computer law, and ethics.

Entry Requirements

• Additional considerations: Please refer to the entry requirements for LM121 - Computer Science (Common Entry)
• Non-EU Entry Requirements: Please choose where you are applying from and follow the provided instructions

How to Apply

• Where are you applying from?:
  • Ireland: Irish students must apply to UL via the CAO
  • The UK: Students who have completed their A-Levels can apply to UL via the CAO
  • The EU: EU Students can apply to UL via the CAO
  • Non-EU country: If you are outside of the EU, you can apply for this degree through the provided application link

Fees and Funding

• Student course fees are broken into three components: Student contribution, Student Levy, and Tuition Fees
• Examples of fees for this course based on current fee levels are provided in the tables below
• An explanation of the components, how to determine status, and the criteria involved is provided
• A list of possible scholarships and funding available is also provided

Scholarships

• These scholarships are available for this course:
  • BD Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship: €2,000 for one year, 6 scholarships available
  • Brindle Foundation and Fidelis Partnership Scholarships: €5,000 a year for 2-4 years, 8 scholarships available
  • Johnson and Johnson WiSTEM2D Programme: details available upon inquiry
• These scholarships are available for all courses:
  • All Ireland Scholarships - sponsored by J.P. McManus: €6,750, 125 scholarships available
  • Bursary for my Future Scholarship: €2,750 one-off payment, 4 scholarships available
  • Civic Engagement Scholarship: €1,500, 1 scholarship available
  • Cooperative Education Award: details available upon inquiry
  • Elaine Fagan Scholarship: €1,500, details available upon inquiry
  • Hegarty Family Access Scholarships: €5,000 for one year, 2 scholarships available
  • Higher Education Grants & VEC Grants: details available upon inquiry
  • Irish American Partnership Access Scholarships: €5,000, 2 scholarships available
  • Love Actually Charity (LAC) Scholarship: €1,000, 3 scholarships available
  • Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship: €2,500, details available upon inquiry
  • Plassey Campus Centre Scholarship Programme: details available upon inquiry
  • Provincial GAA Bursaries Scheme: €750, details available upon inquiry
  • Stuart Mangan Scholarship: details available upon inquiry
  • The Michael Hillery and Jacinta O'Brien Athletics Scholarship: various benefits equating to over €7,000 in value
  • UL Sports Scholarships: varies depending on the level of scholarship, multiple scholarships available

Your Future Career

• Employability skills from this degree:
  • Pragmatism and practical skills to turn a concept into reality
  • Written and oral communication
  • Teamwork
  • Project management
  • Professionalism and the ability to work to an ethical code
  • Using specialist knowledge creatively and innovatively to solve problems
  • Designing and testing secure networks
  • Securing devices and data, and data forensics
  • Programming and software development
  • Operating systems (e.g., Linux)
  • Distributed and cloud computing
  • Integrating sensors and devices securely with the internet and the cloud
  • Developing mobile devices and applications
  • Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity law and regulations
• Further Study Options:
  • MEng in Computer and Communications Systems
  • MEng in Information and Network Security
  • Research Masters or PhD
• Job titles for graduates with this degree:
  • Network security analyst/consultant
  • Computer security analyst/consultant
  • Cybersecurity engineer
  • Security Delivery specialist
  • IT/Networking Project Manager
  • Network administrator/manager
  • Computer programmer/software developer
  • E-commerce/web developer
  • Cloud developer
  • Cloud security specialist

Student Profiles

• Ashutosh Yadav: Currently working as an Atlassian Consultant for VMotion IT Solutions, a software solutions and services company in Limerick
• Mike Vriesema: Currently working as a Security Delivery Specialist at Accenture, a global professional services company
• Mateusz Tyrkiel: Currently working as an Associate Cyber Security Engineer with Northern Trust, a large financial services company