Bachelor of Science in Computing - Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (Honours) Level 8

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security at Technological University Dublin is a future-focused honours degree that prepares you for the real and evolving challenges of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital world. Cyber threats are expanding in scale and sophistication, and this programme gives you the technical expertise and analytical mindset to protect systems, data and digital infrastructure across sectors. Graduates are in high demand as organisations prioritise security, resilience and trust in an era of digital transformation and intelligent systems.
You build a strong computing foundation in programming, networking, databases and cybersecurity fundamentals, then advance into specialist areas such as pen-testing, secure programming, security architecture, network analytics, web application security, incident response, digital forensics and threat analysis. Core modules also introduce AI for cybersecurity and fundamentals of AI & data science, recognising that modern threat detection and response increasingly leverage intelligent automation and machine learning methods.
This programme blends theory with practical, hands-on learning in state-of-the-art cybersecurity labs, real-world scenarios and competitive events like Capture-the-Flag challenges. Visiting industry specialists and collaborative projects help you develop up-to-date skills that are directly applicable to industry needs.
A work placement or professional group project gives you valuable real-world experience and helps build professional networks. Courses also align with key industry certifications such as ACE, CISSP, Cisco Security, Security and Ethical Hacker, supporting you to enhance your credentials alongside your degree.

Leaving Certificate Requirements

Minimum Number of Subjects: 6, Higher : 2 H5's

Minimum Grade in Maths: O3/H7, English OR Irish : O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

Essential Major Award - Any full Level 5 or 6 award

Essential Component Award -

Minimum of 3 distinctions. Must include a distinction in one of the following:

Computational Methods (5N0554)

Mathematics (6N3395)

Mathematics for IT (5N18396)

Mathematics for STEM (5N0556, 5S2246)

Or O6/H7 LCE Maths.