| Course Name |
Cybersecurity Privacy & Trust |
| Course Provider |
SETU - Carlow Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
SETU - South East Technological University |
| Course Code |
CWS11 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
South East Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
PAC |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Carlow Town |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc |
| PAC Application Information |
Expand+Course Code:
CWS11. Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust Carlow Full-Time
Entry 2022/2023
Please note that all postgraduate applications for taught programmes at Institute of Technology Carlow should be completed online via PAC...
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CWS11. Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust Carlow Full-Time
Entry 2022/2023
Please note that all postgraduate applications for taught programmes at Institute of Technology Carlow should be completed online via PAC (Postgraduate Application System) www.pac.ie
It is important to note that each programme has a different PAC code based on award level, schedule and campus location.
Timetabled hours may include daytime, evening and Saturday classes.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCESS - TAUGHT PROGRAMMES
Please note that all Non-EU international student applicants must apply through our International Office. Please refer to the International section of the prospectus or our website: www.itcarlow.ie/international/non-eu-students or alternatively email: internationaladmin@itcarlow.ie.
Application process steps
1. Choose your programme(s) from our prospectus or online postgraduate programme listing on the Institute website.
It is very important that you review all of the following before applying:
• Entry requirements
• Supporting documentation requirements for your application
• Course modules and information
• Schedule and location (i.e. part-time or full time, and which campus you would like to attend)
• Fees
• Relevant PAC code
• Closing dates for applications.
Should you have any queries, or need further information on a particular programme of study, please contact the relevant programme director or head of department listed on the individual programme.
2. Register with PAC online at www.pac.ie and gather all supporting documentation required for your application (e.g. references, CV, personal statement etc.).
Scanned copies of your supporting documentation must be uploaded to www.pac.ie. Alternatively, supporting documentation can be posted to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway. Please note that supplementary documentation should be sent within 7 days of your online application. Documents must be in a clear format, of good quality and a readable size.
Poor quality/unreadable documents may affect the assessment of your application.
3. Apply online at www.pac.ie.
The PAC online application system is now open for new postgraduate applications for the academic year 2022/2023. This is an online application system that allows applicants, for a non-refundable fee of €50 paid directly to PAC, to apply for multiple postgraduate programmes at Institute of Technology Carlow. Applications will be considered in order of preference. If you are successful in receiving an offer on your first preference or first choice of programme, all other preferences will be excluded. Similarly, if you are unsuccessful in your first preference, then your second preference will be considered and so on.
Course selection may be from any of our Masters, Higher Diploma and Postgraduate Diplomas.
PAC may be contacted for support via email: pachelp@pac.ie or through the website. Applicants may contact Admissions via email: graduatestudies@itcarlow.ie.
To ensure a place on your chosen course we advise registering as soon as possible. Certain programmes are restricted to a limited number of applicants and places on these courses are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. Late applications will be considered on a case-bycase basis.
Institute of Technology Carlow reserves the right to request that some applicants attend for interview to determine their suitability for individual programmes.
4. Review application status via the My Account section on the PAC website.
All applicants will be notified by email of changes to the status of their application. Alternatively, applicants may login online any time to the PAC system under the My Account section to view their application. Applicants who receive an offer have 14 days to accept or decline that offer. Applicants who accept must also pay a deposit of €500 within 14 days which may be paid online via the PAC system. This deposit is then offset against the full tuition fee.
5. Getting started
Applicants who accept their offer should keep up-to-date by logging onto the Institute website. Our academic year starts in September and academic timetables and other news and events will be posted on the website and on other social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Course Fee |
CWS11. Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust Carlow Full-Time €8.700
Programme Fees for Non-EU Students
Masters Programme Fee – €11,250. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+A second-class honours level 8 primary degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or cognate discipline with significant numerate, technical and analytical content
OR
Applicants who do not meet the above standard entry requirements will ...
Hide-A second-class honours level 8 primary degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or cognate discipline with significant numerate, technical and analytical content
OR
Applicants who do not meet the above standard entry requirements will also be considered if they have an undergraduate degree (at Level 7 or higher) and a minimum of 3 years verifiable relevant industrial experience. Shortlisted applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements will be invited for interview.
Shortlisted applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements will be invited for interview.
EU and International graduates: equivalent qualifications that are in line with the Bologna agreement or the international NARIC system for Level 8 comparison. Candidates for whom English is not their primary language, should possess an IELTS score of 6.0, with no individual section lower than 6.0 or equivalent recognized English language test.
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| Comment |
NOTE: All programmes are offered subject to sufficient numbers of students. This document is intended as a guide to programmes. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information contained in this publication at the time of print, Institute of Technology Carlow reserves the right to make changes to any content, schedules or fees. |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is the programme about?
Unfortunately, terms such as phishing, piracy, the dark web, online scams and cyber fraud have become familiar to both the general public and businesses alike. This programme will develop graduates that are skilled...
Hide-What is the programme about?
Unfortunately, terms such as phishing, piracy, the dark web, online scams and cyber fraud have become familiar to both the general public and businesses alike. This programme will develop graduates that are skilled in the latest cybersecurity techniques and technologies. Graduates will be able to propose solutions to solve some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity that enhance both privacy and trust in ICT systems.
Special features
This is an on-line programme, delivered over 14 hours per week.
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| Subjects Taught |
What subject areas will I study?
Security Management and Compliance
Network and Cloud Security
Modern Cryptography
Research Methods
Advanced Incident Response
Penetration Testing
Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers
Dissertation
NOTE: Coursework also includes an industry aligned project as a main programme deliverable. |
| Number of Credits |
90 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+What will I be able to do when I finish the programme?
The modules of Security Management and Compliance; Network and Cloud security; Advanced Incident Response; and Penetration Testing will focus on developing keys skills to enable graduates...
Hide-What will I be able to do when I finish the programme?
The modules of Security Management and Compliance; Network and Cloud security; Advanced Incident Response; and Penetration Testing will focus on developing keys skills to enable graduates to become Security Analysts, Security Engineers, Penetration Testers and Security Managers in the Cybersphere.
The programme will introduce students to innovative ways in which privacy and trust can be established via the Cryptography and Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers modules. Students will develop applications that will provide solutions to create a more trustworthy cyberspace.
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates are well positioned to apply to related fields of study at Master and PhD levels.
Potential employment opportunities
Graduates will have the skillset to work in a variety of roles within Cybersecurity such as:
• Security Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Security Manager
• Network Engineer
• Cloud Engineer
• Penetration Tester
• Secure Application Developer
• Information Risk Advisors
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| Further Enquiries |
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Dr James Egan BSc, PhD
E: eganj@itcarlow.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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