MA in Data Protection and Privacy: Law and Computing

The digital economy has experienced immense growth, transforming personal data processing into a lucrative global industry. To address this, the European Union introduced the General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018, aiming to harmonise data protection laws and protect the privacy rights of EU citizens . The GDPR introduces significant changes to the ways in which personal data must be collected, stored, and processed, making data privacy an essential concern for businesses, internet users, lawyers, and public bodies alike .

Computing stream applicants must hold an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent in Computer Science, Computing, Computer Applications or a related discipline. Applicants with significant software development experience and an Honours degree in another discipline may also be considered. Law stream applicants must normally hold an H2.2 Level 8 degree in Law or an interdisciplinary degree with a significant Law component. Applicants with relevant professional qualifications or practical data protection experience may also be considered. Applicants below H2.2 can apply, but admission is competitive.