Cybersecurity

This course is designed to prepare IT professionals for a managerial or technical career in cybersecurity. It will help companies, government and state institutions, defence forces and others to upskill their staff to fill new roles in cybersecurity so that they can protect their organisations, their customers and the public.

Minimum of a 2.1 honours bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a cognate discipline) or 2:2 honours bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a cognate discipline) and equivalent (> 5 years) industrial experience in software development or software/system security. Each applicant will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Students are also required to fulfil UCD’s English Language Requirements. This holistic and well-rounded programme prepares students for a career in cybersecurity. It will be of great interest to executives and professional / technical staff who: - need to acquire knowledge and skills in cybersecurity; - want to gain a promotion; - want to open up new career opportunities for themselves in cyber security related roles; - are interested in doing some research in this field, perhaps in relation to a current work problem; - want to gain a qualification to add to their standing and credibility within their professional life. You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/