Cybersecurity Operations - Mayo

The objective of this programme is to educate IT practitioners in responding to cyber-attack incidents. It examines the tools to identify threat actors. Models and frameworks are followed to manage the response. Data analytics can use tools such as machine learning to identify anomalies in organisational IT traffic.



Who should apply?

This programme is aimed at IT professionals seeking to upskill/reskill in the domain of cybersecurity.

What will I study?

Postgraduate Certificate:

Incident Detection and Response

Programming for Cybersecurity

Security Operations



Master of Science:

Research Methods

Dissertation

Applicants require a Level 8 qualification in an IT related discipline.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

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.

2 years part-time, blended delivery.



Study Hours

Students can expect 11 weekly contact hours on average. In Year 1, students undertake 3 modules of live and recorded lectures, tutorials and self guided study. Research Methods is self guided requiring approximately 4 hours per week. In Year 2, students undertake a selfguided and supervised Dissertation.



On-Campus Attendance

Module content is delivered online with synchronous and asynchronous lectures. There is no mandatory requirement for on-campus attendance. There is an optional 1-day per term on-campus tutorial session providing opportunity to meet and network with class colleagues and lecturers.

Progression Pathways

Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.