Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Advance your technical career with a specialist postgraduate cybersecurity programme at CCT College Dublin.
Best for:Best for IT graduates and technology professionals with strong programming skills looking to specialise in cybersecurity.
Overview
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity at CCT College Dublin is a specialist postgraduate programme designed for IT professionals and graduates seeking to accelerate their careers in information security. The curriculum combines advanced theoretical concepts with practical, hands-on laboratory work across full-time and blended part-time study modes. Students are expected to engage actively in rigorous academic assessments, technical projects, and independent study. The programme equips graduates with the high-level analytical and engineering competencies required to address contemporary security challenges.
What you'll do
- Engage actively in face-to-face and virtual classroom lectures, interactive workshops, and technical lab sessions
- Complete rigorous written summaries, discussions, and applied projects on complex cybersecurity topics
- Design, implement, and evaluate security solutions using advanced programming and analytical techniques
- Complete 90 ECTS credits through coursework, practical assignments, and independent study
- Collaborate on peer group assignments and technical problem-solving exercises
Requirements
Degree required: NFQ level 8 major award in IT or a cognate discipline with strong programming skills, or an NFQ level 8 award in a non-cognate discipline with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English; minimum CEFRL B2+ or equivalent recognised credentials such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, or Duolingo
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated numerate, technical, and analytical ability to NFQ level 8 standard
- Strong foundational programming skills
- Prior knowledge in computing, cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field
- Applicants must meet direct entry qualifications or qualify via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL)
- Applicants must provide their own laptop meeting specific hardware requirements including 16GB RAM, a modern 64-bit x86 processor, and 512GB storage
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Interested applicants should submit their application through the online admissions portal by clicking the application link. Candidates must provide evidence of meeting the academic entry criteria or apply through the RPL/RPEL policy if applicable.
- CV
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Proof of English language proficiency
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