Program Overview

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Secure Networking and Cloud Technologies (Learn and Work)

Overview

Fast-track your career with our Learn+Work programme, combine top-tier education with industry placements at leading companies like Vodafone and Fujifilm. Master cutting-edge networking and cloud skills, earn global certifications, and graduate career-ready in just three years.

Course Details

TU Code

TU767

CAO Point Range 2024

Not available - New course for 2025

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Science

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

20

Location

Blanchardstown

What is... Secure Networking and Cloud Technologies (Learn and Work)?

This Learn+Work course is a professional traineeship course providing a pipeline of skilled in-demand work-ready talent into STEM industries through industry partnership.

The programme blends the strength of a university education with an offer of apprenticeship-style work placement. This course is designed specifically to create work-ready university graduates. In Years 1 and 2, students spend 5 months in full-time study and can opt for 7 months on placement with a company 4 days per week, returning to university 1 day per week during term time. Students are paid while on placement. As a result this is an intensive course, that runs 12 months each year, instead of the standard 9 months, so students do not get the traditional summer break while on this course, but they are entitled to annual leave days on a pro-rata basis while on work placement.

Students not doing work placement can complete taught modules during term time (finishing in May).

Work Placement

Our industry partners hire and mentor our Learn+Work students for 7 months in Year 1 and Year 2, so that they have the relevant experience, skills and competencies required to work full-time in the industry and high-tech companies.

Industry partners who have committed to work placement:

• Eir
• Auxillion
• Netspeed
• EOS IT Solutions
• Vodafone
• Viatel
• Fujifilm
• The Collaboratory
• Liberty IT

Professional Accreditation

You can also avail of the opportunity to gain Industry Certified Awards in Year 1 and 2 of the programme, including:

• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
• CompTIA A+
• Cisco Certified Support Technician - Cybersecurity (CCST)
• Linux Professional Institute (LPIC-1)
• VMWare Certified Associate – Cloud (VCA-Cloud)

IT Requirements

A MEDIUM spec (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. Be able to use Wi-fi and camera to attend online classes, use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect, Minitab, Maple, so needs more RAM, SSD, etc.)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

Minimum Number of

Subjects | Higher
5 | N/A
Minimum Grade in
Maths | English OR Irish
O6/H7 | O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

QQI/FET Award Required | Additional Requirements
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Any full Level 5 or 6 award | Must include a pass in one of the following:

• Mathematics (C20139)
• Mathematics (5N1833)
• Mathematics for Computing (C20175)
• Mathematics for Engineering (C20174)
• Mathematics (6N3395)
• Maths for Information Technology (5N18396)
• LC Maths

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of a Bachelor of Science in Computing with a focus on Secure Networking and Cloud Technologies are well-prepared for careers in the fast-growing fields of network design, cloud architecture, network security and network administration. They can pursue roles such as Cloud Engineer, Network Analyst, Network Security Consultant, and Cloud Infrastructure Specialist.

Module Listing

Year One

• Business Communications [Mandatory]
• Computer Systems Infrastructure [Mandatory]
• Routing and Switching Essentials [Mandatory]
• System Administration [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Network Defence and Management [Mandatory]
• Applied Learning in the Workplace [Mandatory]
• Scaling and Connecting Networks [Mandatory]
• IoT Fundamentals and Security [Mandatory]
• Virtualisation Technologies [Mandatory]
• Server Administration [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Network Programming [Mandatory]
• Enterprise Routing and Switching [Mandatory]
• Cloud Architecture [Mandatory]
• Network Function Virtualisation [Mandatory]
• Software Defined Networking [Mandatory]
• Group Project [Mandatory]

Progression

On successful completion, students can progress to TU885 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (1 Year Add-On). A Level 8 in Secure Networking and Cloud Technologies is under development.