Program Overview

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Digital Forensics & Cyber Security

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security is a one-year part-time undergraduate program that covers areas of computer and networking technology with emphasis placed on security and forensics and how this is applied to business needs.

Program Details

TU Code

TU758

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Science

Duration

1 Year

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

September 2025/January 2026

Location

Blanchardstown

Fees

€4,800 Total Fee

What is Digital Forensics & Cyber Security?

This program deepens the knowledge of subject areas by expanding on the fundamentals concepts, focusing on the Digital Forensics and Security of Information. Students will develop a project integrating knowledge from different modules.

IT Requirements

A medium spec computer is required, able to run Win 10, an AV solution, and Office comfortably, with Wi-fi and camera capabilities for online classes.

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for standard entrants is a Higher Certificate NFQ Level 6 award in Computing. A QQI FET Level 6 Advanced Certificate will not meet the entry requirement for this course.

Career Opportunities

Graduates typically work in the area of Penetration Testing, Security Analyst, or as a Security Consultant, with an average starting salary of €40,000 and excellent career progression options.

Module Listing

Year One

• Computer Organization and Architecture [Mandatory]
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals [Mandatory]
• Fundamentals of Programming 1 [Mandatory]
• Networking 1 [Mandatory]
• Personal & Professional Development [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Networking 2 [Mandatory]
• Web Development Fundamentals [Mandatory]
• Mathematics for Computing [Mandatory]
• Fundamentals of Programming 2 [Mandatory]
• Operating Systems [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Database Fundamentals [Mandatory]
• Scripting for Cyber Security [Mandatory]
• Security Administration [Mandatory]
• Network Security [Mandatory]
• Security Architecture [Mandatory]
• Advanced Scripting for Cyber Security [Mandatory]
• Fundamentals of AI & Data Science [Mandatory]
• Web Application Security [Elective]
• Threat Landscape [Mandatory]
• Digital Forensics [Mandatory]
• Project & Placement Skills [Mandatory]
• Ethics & Legal Compliance for Cyber Security [Mandatory]
• AI for Cybersecurity [Mandatory]
• Group Project [Elective]
• Work Placement [Elective]

Schedule

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

The program is predominantly online, with some visitations to campus for workshops and assessments.

Progression

Graduates may progress on to TU885 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security.