Digital Forensics and Cyber SecurityFóiréinsic Dhigiteach agus Cibearshlándáil

Do you question accepted approaches to cyber security, or wonder how a network intruder or hacker behaves? This course will provide you with an all-round perspective on information security risk and risk management. It is designed to produce highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates to counter the growing cyber security threat facing the world today. Graduates are in high demand in all parts of the Information Technology sector, as security is one of the fastest-growing parts of the industry.

Subjects covered range from the basics of Programming, Networking, Web Development and Databases to Advanced Programming, IT Business Management, Penetration Testing, Secure Programming, and Network Security. In your final year, you will cover advanced topics such as Mobile Device Forensics, Biometrics and Forensics Applications, Application Security, as well as undertaking a project which will feature in our annual graduate showcase.

As well as hands on labs and lectures, students on this course will have the opportunity to take part in regular Capture-the Flag competitions and field trips. Visiting industry specialists help students to develop cutting edge skills by engaging on a range of real world cyber security challenges.

Outside of the classroom, you might consider joining our HackerSoc, which offers a range of annual events and workshops. Alternatively, why not sign up for the qualifiers of the European Cyber Security Challenge. Each year the Irish team is packed with students from our courses aiming to compete with the world’s best in Cyber Security talent.

During your studies, you will have access to state-of-the-art computing, networking and cyber-security labs. You’ll have easy online access to course materials, and on-site support from enthusiastic academic staff willing to share their expertise and knowledge with you.

Work Placement

Our students frequently take up internships with some of the countries leading Cyber Security companies.

Professional Accreditation

As well as studying core knowledge, our modules build towards a number of industrial certifications like ACE, CISSP, Cisco Security, Security+ and Ethical Hacker so that students will be well placed to take some of these industry exams as a value-added extra to their final degree qualifications.

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.)

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Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.0 overall (or equivalent).

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

View Sample Timetable

You will find graduates from this course working in a range of industry leading roles including:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Network Security Engineer
• Security Risk Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• Security Architect
• Security Auditor
• Chief Information Security Officer

Former graduates currently work in leading Cyber Security roles in companies such as;

• Deloitte
• Integrity360
• Fidelity Investiments
• Triology
• Forcepoint
• Rits
• Espion
• BH-Consulting
• Liberty IT
• Cobalt Technology
• Ward Solutions
• Qualcomm
• IBM
• EY
• KPMG
• Grant Thornton
• Amazon
• Google
• Microsoft
• Ericsson
• Zurich Insurance

Irish/EU Applicants

Applications from all Irish/EU citizens are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

The standard closing date to apply is February 1st. Late applications will close on May 1st. For restricted courses, the closing date is February 1st. Please see important dates on the CAO website. For a detailed guide on how to apply, please visit our CAO Hub.

International Students (Non-EU) 

Applications from international students are welcome for this programme. If you meet any of the following criteria, applications should be made directly to TU Dublin via the “Apply Now – Non-EU” link on each programme webpage.

• You hold Non-EU Nationality, and you live in a Non-EU country.
• You have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
• You hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

For full details on How to Apply, Visa & Immigration Information, Accommodation Information and International Fees, please visit our International Hub.

Application Dates for Non-EU Applicants

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing September 2025 are now closed.

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing in September 2026 will open in November 2025. Applications will close in June 2026.

Advanced entry applications are currently not accepted to this course.

The course initially appealed to me because it included my favourite topic, mathematics, and because it has a wide variety of modules to give students a taste of everything, Being biased, I believe this is the best course. You never stop learning as there are always new technologies evolving and it is an industry that has a huge demand for graduates.

Emma Heffernan, Graduate - Digital Forensics and Cyber Security

On graduation, you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.