Program Overview

Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security

Overview

The Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security is designed to produce highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates to counter the cyber security threat. This course focuses on developing hands-on skills backed by theoretical knowledge. An essential part of the master’s degree is the creation of a body of work presented as a thesis which demonstrates ability in research methods, analytics and report writing.

Course Details

• TU Code: TU252R
• NFQ Level: Level 9
• Award Type: Major
• Award: Master of Science
• ECTS Credits: 90
• Duration: 1 Year
• Course Type: Postgraduate
• Mode of Study: Full Time
• Method of Delivery: On-Campus
• Commencement Date: September 2025
• Location: Blanchardstown
• Fees: €8,500 Total Fee (EU), €14,500 Total Fee (Non-EU)

What is Applied Cyber Security?

The Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security is of particular value to holders of a primary degree in computing, IT, or equivalent, working as IT professionals. It is also of value to individuals with a computing degree background who wish to develop their career towards working within a research-oriented environment at a postgraduate level.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Second Class Honours grade 2 (GPA 2.5 or equivalent) in a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Bachelor of Science in Computing level 8 or Graduate Diploma or equivalent.
• If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this programme should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security will give the skills and knowledge to secure business and personal data and allow graduates to work as security professionals in any of the business and industry sectors.

Course Content

Pathway 1: 60 credits taught with a 30 credit Research project

• Semester 1:
  • Digital Forensics
  • Secure Communication and Cryptography
  • Network Security
• Semester 2:
  • Research Skills and Ethics
• Electives (Choose any two electives)
  • Biometrics
  • Secure Programming
  • Application Security
  • Business Continuity and Cloud Security
  • Cyber Crime Malware
  • Security Intelligence
• MSc Research Project

Pathway 2: 30 credits taught with a 60 credit Research project

• Semester 1:
  • Group Elective 1:
    • Digital Forensics
    • Secure Communication and Cryptography
    • Network Security
  • Group Elective 2:
    • Cyber Crime Malware
    • Secure Programming
    • Application Security
  • Group Elective 3:
    • Security Intelligence
    • Business Continuity and Cloud Security
    • Biometrics
• Semester 2:
  • MSc Research Project: 90 ECTS credits to be comprised of the Research Project (60 ECTS credits) with the balance made up of 30 credits to be taken from one of the group electives (GE1, GE2 or GE3) in semester 1.

Schedule

Three/Four days per week.