Network & Information Security

Overview

Take the next step in your career and become a network and information security specialist.



This Level 9 MSc in Network and Information Security aims to equip students with the necessary skills to pursue an interesting career in this specialist area.



Why Study Network and Information Security at Griffith College?

Designed specifically to address a growing need in the industry, the MSc in Network and Information Security at Griffith College is a one-year programme which aims to enable students to develop robust and efficient network security plans, strategies and solutions. Delivered on a full-time basis, as a graduate of this course, you will:



- Obtain specialist knowledge and skills essential for a career in network security.



- Establish an analytical mindset necessary for independent academic and professional research.



- Gain a practical understanding of how to identify industrial requirements of computer network security and analyse security risks.



- Develop a team player attitude necessary to communicate problems, ideas and solutions to all levels of the industrial team.



- Build upon your knowledge of supporting topics in the area of network and information security.



- Fantastic job prospects with a 100% employment record from a sample of 35 graduates from our class of 2017.



Course Highlights

- Finish early with Post-Graduate Diploma

- Small class sizes

- Access to state of the art facilities

- A dedicated experienced lecturing Team

- Industry guest speakers



Course Details

The programme contains eight taught modules and a final Dissertation / Dissertation by Practice. Four modules are taught per semester and then you’ll complete a project over a period of twelve weeks. The overall programme is one calendar year long.

The programme contains eight taught modules and a final Dissertation / Dissertation by Practice. Four modules are taught per semester and then you’ll complete a project over a period of twelve weeks. The overall programme is one calendar year long.



Core Modules

Information and Network Security Technologies

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Information Security

IT Infrastructure Protection & Ethical Hacking

Cryptography

Computer Forensics

Managing Information Security

Telecommunication Networks and Services

Research Methods

Dissertation / Dissertation by Practice

Candidates applying for this course should have a 2.2 Level 8 Honours degree or above in Computing Science, or a 2.2 Higher Diploma in Computing or related discipline or international equivalent and/or relevant work experience.



English Language

Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. For more information, please visit our website.

How to Apply

To apply for the MSc in Network and Information Security please submit an online application (see "Application Weblink" above).



A member of our admissions team will then be in contact with you to request to following documents:

- A copy of your undergraduate degree transcripts

- A copy of your passport or driving licence

1 year full-time.



Please Note: The duration for full-time students who commence the programme in Semester 2 will be 1.5 years

Intake Dates

Limerick - Full-Time - February 2025

Limerick - Full-Time - September 2025

Academic Progression

On completion of the Level 9 MSc in Network and Information Security, students may progress onto a range of Level 10 Doctoral programmes on the National Qualifications Framework. The Postgraduate QQI validation means that your qualification is recognised not only in Ireland and Europe but throughout the world.



Career Progression

Through the MSc in Network and Information Security, you will have gained valuable professional experience, specialised in a key emerging field and developed many technical skills. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:



Information Security Architect

Information Security Risk Lead

Cyber Security Manager

Computing Consultant

Business Intelligence Analyst

Information Security Engineering

Microsoft Solutions Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Academic Research

Web Developer