Information & Network Security

Key Facts:
Graduates of this programme will be able to contribute as technical leaders and researchers in systems security management, with the capability to develop and manage security policies related to organisations' IT systems and to combat threats to corporate technical resources.

Subjects taught

Programme Content
Semester 1
• Cryptography & Security Fundamentals
• Cryptographic Mathematics
• Multimedia Communications
• C++ Programming
• Software Engineering

Semester 2
• Data Forensics
• Biometrics
• Communication & Security Protocols
• Network & Host Security
• Master of Engineering Project 1: Project Identification

Semester 3
• Master of Engineering Project 2: Project Design & Implementation

Entry requirements

An honours primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland), at minimum second class honours, in a relevant engineering, computing, mathematics, science or technology discipline. Applicants from other disciplines who have a significant mathematics or computing element in their primary degree will also be considered. Applicants who possess an honours undergraduate degree, at minimum second class honours, or equivalent in a non-numerate discipline and have a minimum of three years experiential learning in an appropriate computing discipline will also be considered.

Application dates

How to apply:
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (€35 online / €40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
• English language competency certificate

Duration

1 year full-time.

Enrolment dates

Start Date: 09/Sep/2019

Post Course Info

Graduates of this programme will be able to develop and manage security policies related to organisations' IT systems and to combat threats to corporate technical resources.

More details
  • Qualification letters

    MEng

  • Qualifications

    Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Full time,Daytime

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