MSc in Cybersecurity

The MSc in Cybersecurity will provide students with an in-depth understanding of practical and theoretical aspects of cybersecurity. The modern world depends on digital systems that we rely upon to operate safely, securely and reliably 24x7. With ever-increasing complexity both of these systems themselves and the evolving threat environment that confronts them, organisations need to ensure their digital assets are protected from cyber-attacks. Organisations such as commercial companies, governmental agencies, need specialist expertise to design, implement and operate adequate protection mechanisms for their digital assets and services.

The objective of the programme is to equip graduates with a broad and comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of cybersecurity and to equip them provide this expertise to organisations. The programme includes coverage of cryptography, system security, network security, AI security, hardware security, privacy and ethics. This MSc will incorporate a substantial individual researchdevelopment project in the area of cybersecurity.

Applicants must have a Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in Computer Science or a closely related degree in which at least 50% of the credits must be in the area of Computer Science with a strong emphasis on programming skills and must include the following subjects: system architecture, operating systems, computer networks.