Blockchain Technologies & Applications - Letterkenny

There is an increasing recognition of the importance of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) for companies in Ireland and internationally. The reason for this is that Blockchain/ DLTs are at the cutting edge of a vast range of new applications in quality control, contract management, digital currencies and transparency in governance. Blockchain is also a universal infrastructure that can store or transfer information anywhere, regardless of country.



Who should apply?

This programme will be of particular interest to students who wish to understand how Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies with their underlying characteristics of Provenance, Immutability, Consensus and Finality can be used in healthcare, supply chain management, energy, trade systems, banking and finance, cybersecurity, intellectual property, digital verification and identity management and government services. By learning about blockchain graduates will become a key part of increasingly multi-skilled teams that are responsible for planning and managing the implementation of next-generation IT systems in almost all aspects of business and society.

What will I study?

Modules:

Cryptography and Cryptographic Implementations

Decentralised Applications (D’Apps) Development and Smart Contracts

Distributed Ledger Technology, Cryptocurrencies and Non fungible Tokens

Cybersecurity and Blockchains

Information Security Management

Blockchain Technology

Dissertation

Applicants require an Honours degree with first or second-class honours or an equivalent qualification in Computing, Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, Mathematics or any associated discipline. Candidates who do not have an Honours degree but have significant relevant experience may also be eligible for consideration via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.



Study Hours

Students can expect to allow between 10 and 20 hours for study per week.