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Degree - Ordinary Bachelor

Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (Letterkenny campus)

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Course Code
AU262
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
242  
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Course Summary

Our Bachelor of Science in Computing with Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics equips you with the skills, methods and techniques that apply in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. It’s an exciting field at the forefront of technology security. This three-year course positions you as an expert in this rapidly growing field of computing. The course covers Cybersecurity, which is concerned with protecting systems against breaches, to Digital Forensics which is about detecting intruders, and analysing any breaches that might occur to build a case for a prosecution. 

AU262 - Bachelor of Science in Computing with Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
AU262 - Bachelor of Science in Computing with Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

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College Link

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

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Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course will accept All PLC (QQ/FET) Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Linguistic

The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.

Career Progression

The main employers are: Enterprises with large networks, Financial Services Companies, IT Security Companies, and Payment card industry.

Graduate careers typically include: Communications Specialist, Compliance and Risk Manager, Computer Programmer, Cryptographer, Cyber Intelligence Specialist, Cybersecurity Applications Developer, and many more.

Further Research

College Link > AU262 - Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (Letterkenny campus)

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