Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance - Galway

The Higher Diploma has been developed in partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) Cyber Defense Center.



The modules, content and delivery have been created in collaboration with HPE to ensure that the required skillset is available to all organisations to implement cybersecurity risk and compliance.



This major award aims to educate IT practitioners in risks associated with protecting an organisation against cyber-attacks.

Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 Research Method in IT 05 Mandatory

Year Data Protection – Law and Compliance 15 Mandatory

Year Cyber Security Architecture 10 Mandatory

Year Secure Information and Event Management 10 Mandatory

Year CyberSecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance 10 Mandatory

Year Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Project 10 Mandatory

The minimum entry requirement is a Level 8 major award or equivalent in a non-cognate area. The applicant must have a working knowledge of Information Technology as evidenced by a level 8 standard or equivalent non-cognate area or relevant work experience.



ATU is committed to the principles of transparency, equity and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. Recognition of Prior Learning may be used to gain access to this programme in accordance with ATU’s Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Applicants for RPL will be provided with application guidance.

Application Closing Date 14th August 2026

1 year full-time, blended.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement



Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Start Date September 2026

Progression

On successful completion learners may progress onto the Level 9 Masters in Cybersecurity Operations in ATU or similar course offerings.