Course Title: Bachelor of Science in Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security
The minimum entry requirement for standard entrants is a Higher Certificate NFQ Level 6 award in Computing.
Note: A QQI FET Level 6 Advanced Certificate will not meet the entry requirement for this course.
Covering areas of computer and networking technology with emphasis placed on security and forensics and how this is applied to business needs. 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.
IT Requirements: A MEDIUM spec (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. Be able to use Wi-fi and camera to attend online classes, use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect, Minitab, Maple, so needs more RAM, SSD, etc.)
Please search for the TU Dublin offer on the HEA website www.heanet.ie/store
A typical Digital Forensics and Cyber Security graduate initially works in the area of Penetration Testing, Security Analyst or as a Security Consultant. They will usually start on an average salary of €40,000 with excellent career progression options.
Semester 1
- Computer Systems [Mandatory]
- Networking 1 [Mandatory]
- Web Development Fundamentals [Mandatory]
- Fundamentals of Programming 1 [Mandatory]
- Personal & Professional Development [Mandatory]
- Algorithmic Problem Solving [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Database Fundamentals [Mandatory]
- GUI Programming [Mandatory]
- LAN Switching and Wireless [Mandatory]
- Information Technology Mathematics [Mandatory]
- Object-Oriented Programming [Mandatory]
- Interactive Multimedia [Mandatory]
Semester 2
- Tuesday 6pm - 10pm
- Wednesday 6pm - 10pm
- Thursday 6pm - 10pm
The programme is predominantly online. Some visitations to campus for workshops and assessments may be required.
Apply here for fee paying applicants only, (please check Springboard to see if you are eligible for funding)
This course is funded under the Springboard+ initiative in 2024. Applications should be made via the Springboard+ website, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.
For further information please visit https://www.tudublin.ie/study/springboard/
Graduates of this course may progress on to TU885 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security.