About Master Of Science Cybersecurity Research in Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Our Master of Science in Computing in Cybersecurity Security Research has 30 taught credits and a 60 credit dissertation. Developed in collaboration with the IT industry, following graduation you’ll be perfectly positioned to make the most of your future career opportunities in cybersecurity.
At the heart of the course is a focus on a range of topics applicable to Cybersecurity, Software Compliance, Threat Management and Information Security Management. This is followed by a research dissertation where you can apply your learning to demonstrate an extended knowledge and ability in that area. The dissertation will normally be completed over one to three semesters.
Successful graduates find opportunities in companies with any large IT infrastructure, as well as the Payment Card industry and in Financial Services. Roles include becoming a Security Incident Analyst, a Secure Systems Manager or IT Security Threat Analyst.
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
- Companies with Large Computer Networks
- Payment Card Industry
- Financial Services Companies
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
- Cloud Architect/Engineer
- Cloud Systems Administrator
- Cloud Services Developer
Acadamic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must hold an undergraduate honours degree in a related subject.
- Applicants with a honours degree in another field may be considered if they have at least 5 years industry experience in a related field.
English language requirments
TOEFL : 90, No less than 20 in each section
IELTS : 5.5
PTE : 63, With at least 59 for each item
