Computing in Cybersecurity

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Course Details

Course Code	LY_ICYBS_G
Level	9
Duration	1 year
Credits	60
Method of Delivery	Online
Campus Locations	Donegal – Letterkenny
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

How to Apply

How to Apply

Course Overview

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The objective of the course is to guide learners who have good general experience in and knowledge of technical computing and augment their existing skills and knowledge in readiness to begin a career in Cybersecurity.

On completion of this programme, the graduate will be able to:

1. Manage self-directed acquisition and synthesis of new knowledge in Cybersecurity.
2. Apply significant abstract and applied skills in response to complex and/or ill-defined Cybersecurity problems.
3. Select, plan, organise and manage Cybersecurity projects with a high degree of autonomy.
4. Choose, explain and justify a solution in a variety of real-world Cybersecurity contexts.
5. Relate and reconcile abstract requirements to the development of concrete solutions with a particular emphasis on Cybersecurity.
6. Analyse, diagnose problems in the Cybersecurity domain, choose, and justify solutions.

Recommended Study Hours per week

Contact hours consist of a 2 hour online lecture, two evenings per week.

Examination and Assessment

100% continuous assessment.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

No attendance required.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Progression

Students who successfully complete this course can optionally complete the additional 30 credits (Dissertation) required to upgrade their qualification to the MSc in Cybersecurity

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Entry Requirements

A level-8 qualification in Computing.

A level-7 qualification in a Computing with 3 years appropriate work-experience.

Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may also apply on the basis of Recognised Prior Learning which includes a combination of education, training and work experience. Applicants should have some knowledge of computer networks and operating systems. Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered in accordance with the Quality Assurance of ATU Donegal.

Fees

Total Fees EU: €4200

Through Springboard+ funding, employed candidates only pay €670 to study this course. For unemployed candidates, the course tuition fee is free, with 100% of the fee funded by Springboard+.

Further information on fees

Careers

Graduate careers typically include roles such as Cyber Security Manager, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Engineer, Information Security Specialist, Secure Systems Manager, and Security Incident Analyst.

The main employers are cybersecurity companies, financial services firms, and large multinationals.

Further Information

Who Should Apply?

This programme may be suitable for professionals or graduates with a background in computing who are looking to specialise or upskill and pursue a career in the increasingly important area of cybersecurity.