Program Overview

Cybersecurity (TU252X) Full Time

Course Title

Postgraduate Diploma in Computing in Cybersecurity

TU Code

TU252X

NFQ Level

Level 9

Award Type

Major

Award

Postgraduate Diploma

ECTS Credits

60

Duration

1 Year

Course Type

Postgraduate

Mode of Study

Full Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

January 2026 TBC

Location

Blanchardstown

Fees

€8,500 Total Fee

What is Cybersecurity?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Computing in Cybersecurity 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. The graduates of this course will be independent learners, good problem solvers and experienced researchers.

Course Content

Semester 1

• Digital Forensics
• Secure Communication and Cryptography
• Network Security

Semester 2 Electives (Choose any three electives)

• Malware
• Secure Programming
• Application Security
• Business Continuity Management
• Security Intelligence

Minimum Entry Requirements

Second Class Honours Grade 2 (GPA 2.5 or equivalent), in an NFQ Level 8 Degree in Computing, Science, Engineering, Business with IT, 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.