Program Overview

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Applied Cyber Security

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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.

Program Details

Course Title

Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security

TU Code

TU252R

NFQ Level

Level 9

Award Type

Major

Award

Master of Science

ECTS Credits

90

Duration

2 years

Course Type

Postgraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Online

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Blanchardstown

Fees

€4,250 Per Year
€8,500 Total Fee

What is Applied Cyber Security?

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.

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

Year 1 Semester 1

• Digital Forensics
• Secure Communications & Cryptography

Year 1 Semester 2

• Network Security
• Cyber Crime Malware

Year 2 Semester 3

• Business Continuity Management
• Research Skills & Ethics

Year 2 Semester 4

• MSc Research Project

Note

Students must complete 6 modules and a thesis. All Modules are 10 ECTS Credits. The MSc Research Project is 30 ECTS Credits. The order of Module Delivery may differ from the listing above.

IT Requirements

A HIGH 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 hardware intensive software such as Adobe Cloud Premium suite, Visual Studio, AutoCAD, ProEng, so needs high RAM, larger SSD, Graphics acceleration, etc.)

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for standard entrants is a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (GPA 2.5 or equivalent), in a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing (NFQ Level 8), or equivalent qualification.

Schedule

Year 1

• Tuesday 6pm-10pm
• Thursday 6pm-10pm

Year 2

• Monday 6pm-10pm
• Wednesday 6pm-10pm

Award of Postgraduate Diploma

An award of ‘Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Computing’ may be granted if learners leave this course having completed 6 taught modules and attained 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00.