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School of Informatics and Cybersecurity

Blanchardstown

School of Informatics and Cybersecurity

Blanchardstown

COMPUTING COURSES

Code Course
TU860 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing (F/T)
Level 8.
4 years.
This course has been designed to meet Irelands growing need for computing graduates who can contribute to the development of the next generation of cutting-edge computing technologies. 
TU757 Bachelor of Science Computing in Information Technology  (F/T)
Level 7.
3 years.
This course has been designed to meet Irelands growing need for computing graduates who can contribute to the development of the next generation of cutting-edge computing technologies. 
TU883 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing (F/T)
Level 8.
1 year Add on.
This course has been designed to meet Irelands growing need for computing graduates who can contribute to the development of the next generation of cutting-edge computing technologies. 
TU764 Bachelor of Science Computing in Information Technology  (F/T)
Level 7.
1 year Add on.
This course has been designed to meet Irelands growing need for computing graduates who can contribute to the development of the next generation of cutting-edge computing technologies. 

CYBER SECURITY COURSES

Code Course
TU863 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (F/T)
Level 8.
4 years.
This course will provide you with an all-round perspective on information security risk and risk management.
TU758 Bachelor of Science Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (F/T)
Level 7.
3 years.
This course will provide you with an all-round perspective on information security risk and risk management.
TU765

Bachelor of Science Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (F/T)
Level 7.
1 year Add on.

This course qualifies for Springboard funding!

This course will provide you with an all-round perspective on information security risk and risk management.
TU885

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (F/T)
Level 8.
1 year Add on.

This course qualifies for Springboard funding!

This course will provide you with an all-round perspective on information security risk and risk management.

LEARN AND WORK COURSES

Code Course
TU655 Higher Certificate in Science Computing in Networking Technologies (F/T)
Level 6.
2 years.
Learn+Work course is a professional traineeship course providing a pipeline of skilled in-demand work-ready talent into STEM industries through industry partnership. 
Graduates of TU655 can transfer to TU765 (or year 3 of TU758 / TU863)

Postgraduate opportunities

Building on its strong Information Technology and Cyber Security foundations, the school offers postgraduate programmes in Computing at Higher Diploma level (TU251) along with Applied Data Science & Analytics (TU253R) and Applied Cyber Security (TU252R) at MSc. level. These programmes are offered in full time and part time modes using remote and blended delivery that allows postgraduate students to combine work and study in a flexible way.

The school also offers students the opportunity to study towards qualifications at MSc and PhD level through funded research programmes and self-funded programmes. Some of our active research areas include Cyber Security & Digital Forensics, Biometrics, Design Technologies and Augmented Reality, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing and computational linguistics, Sign Language Processing, Learning Analytics, Teaching & Learning, High Performance Computing and Sociotechnical studies.

Code Course
TU251 Higher Diploma in Computer Science (P/T) 
Level 8.
2 years - Part Time.
The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding with specific abilities in the areas of computing technology and associated best practices, as well as to act as a basis on which to progress to higher studies in computing.
TU252R Master of Science Computing in Applied Cyber Security (P/T)
Level 9.
2 years - Part Time.
The Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security is designed to produce highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates to counter the cyber security threat. This course focuses on developing hands-on skills backed by theoretical knowledge.
TU253R Master of Science in Computing in Applied Data Science & Analytics  (P/T)
Level 9.
2 years - Part Time.
The course focuses on the knowledge and skills to select, apply and evaluate data science and big data analytics techniques to discover knowledge that can add value to a company.

 

Part Time opportunities

Code Course
TU054 Higher Certificate in Science Computer Systems Management (P/T): 
2 years.
Part Time.
The aim of this course is to produce computing graduates with the skills, knowledge and competencies in telecommunications and networks, software engineering , multimedia and cloud computing. 
TU765

Bachelor of Science Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (P/T)
Level 7.
1 year - Part Time.

This course qualifies for Springboard funding!

The objective of the course is to deepen the knowledge of subject areas by expanding on the fundamentals concepts. This year will focus on the Digital Forensics and Security of Information and introduce the students to working as teams where they will develop a project integrating knowledge from different modules.  
TU885

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (P/T)
Level 8.
1 year - Part Time.

This course qualifies for Springboard funding!
The objective of the course is to deepen the knowledge of subject areas by expanding on the fundamentals concepts. This year will focus on the Digital Forensics and Security of Information and introduce the students to working as teams where they will develop a project integrating knowledge from different modules. 
TU251 Higher Diploma in Computer Science (P/T)
Level 8.
2 years - Part Time.
The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding with specific abilities in the areas of computing technology and associated best practices, as well as to act as a basis on which to progress to higher studies in computing. 
TU252R Master of Science Computing in Applied Cyber Security (P/T)
Level 9.
2 years - Part Time.
The Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security is designed to produce highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates to counter the cyber security threat. This course focuses on developing hands-on skills backed by theoretical knowledge.
TU253R Master of Science in Computing in Applied Data Science & Analytics  (P/T)
Level 9.
2 years - Part Time.
The course focuses on the knowledge and skills to select, apply and evaluate data science and big data analytics techniques to discover knowledge that can add value to a company.
TU5251 CISCO Networks and System Administration with Work Experience (P/T)
Level 6.
1 year - Part Time.
This course enables students to complete 2 valuable industrial certification exams in addition to their academic studies. CCNA focuses on network infrastructure, mainly routing and switching, but it also includes wireless access, security, and connectivity to branch offices using WAN.