Cybersecurity - Blanchardstown

What is Cybersecurity?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Computing in Cybersecurity 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. The graduates of this course will be independent learners, good problem solvers and experienced researchers.



Students on the Postgraduate Diploma in Computing in Cybersecurity will also have the opportunity to take part in Capture-the Flag competitions and through their course work, engage with real world problems with companies so that graduates from the programme have the necessary skills to make a difference in the work place.



The course is suitable for both entrants to a new discipline that require a broader range of taught modules to familiarize themselves with the skills and knowledge of the discipline and for specialist employees who want to up-skill in their specialist areas and require research skills.



The programme is of particular value to holders of a primary degree in computing, IT, or equivalent, working as IT professionals. It is also of value to individuals with a computing degree background who wish to develop their career towards working within a research-oriented environment at a postgraduate level.

Course Content

Semester 1

Digital Forensics

Secure Communication and Cryptography

Network Security



Semester 2

Electives (Choose any three electives):

Malware

Secure Programming

Application Security

Business Continuity Management

Security Intelligence

Minimum Entry Requirements?

Second Class Honours Grade 2 (GPA 2.5 or equivalent), in an NFQ Level 8 Degree in Computing, Science, Engineering, Business with IT, or equivalent.



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 programme should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Applications for full-time and some part-time postgraduate programmes commencing in September 2026 are now open. Applications for the remaining part-time programmes will open in February 2026. Please check individual course pages for application details.

1 year full-time Online & On-Campus, blended delivery.



F/T Schedule

In-person classes are scheduled Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm. Alternatively, online classes are available in the evening for some modules.



1.5 years part-time online

P/T Schedule

Online classes take place on two evenings between Monday and Thursday, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Commencement Date: September 2026.