Study location	Ireland, ATU Letterkenny
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year (90 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master of Science in Computing in Cybersecurity)
Course code	0068/0186

Tuition fee	€14,000 per year *Subject to approval by ATU Governing Body (Feb 2025)
Application fee	€20 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Honors Degree (or higher) More Details The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ Minimum 6 with no less than 5.5 in any of the components. More Details Here

More information	atu.ie/..cience-computing-in-cybersecurity

Overview

Our Master of Science in Computing in Cybersecurity (with a number of names award options) is a three block programme followed by a dissertation. Developed in collaboration with the IT industry following graduation you’ll be perfectly positioned to make the most of your future career opportunities in cybersecurity.
At the heart of the course is a focus on a range of topics applicable to Cybersecurity, Software Compliance, Threat Management and Information security Management. This is followed by a dissertation where you can apply your learning to demonstrate an extended knowledge and ability in that area. The dissertation will normally be completed over one or two semesters. Successful graduates find opportunities in companies with any large IT infrastructure, as well as the Payment Card industry and in Financial Services. Roles include becoming a Security Incident Analyst, a Secure Systems Manager or IT Security Threat Analyst.

Career opportunities

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.