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Bachelor in Cyber Security and IT Forensics (BSc) - UL
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BACHELORS

Bachelor in Cyber Security and IT Forensics (BSc) - UL

University of Limerick
LimerickIreland
On campus
Full-time
Free
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Start date
Sep 2025

Program Description

The Bachelor in Cyber Security and IT Forensics (BSc) Degree in UL is about teaching you how to build secure systems to protect vital information, like bank details and medical records. You will be equipped with the expertise to be a leader in the on-going mobile networking revolution. You will be taught key concepts in computer and web security, such as: Software Development, Data Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Encryption, Computer Law and Ethics, Cloud Computing fundamentals and security. By the end of this course you will be well placed to build the secure and safe networks and systems of the future, in addition to tackling web and computer-based crime. Their well-equipped and modern laboratory facilities will enable you to acquire practical experience that will make you very competitive in today’s and tomorrow’s job market.

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Curriculum

Year 1

Semester 1

Introduction to Programming

Introduction to Model Driven Development

Fundamentals of Computer Organisation

Foundations of Computer Science 1

Discrete Mathematics

Semester 2

Software Development

Games Modelling Design

Computer Systems Organisation

Analogue Electronics

Computer Mathematics

Year 2

Semester 3

Intro to Web & Database Technology

Computer Software 3

Operating Systems

Modern Communications: Fundamentals

Introduction to Security and Cryptography

Semester 4

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Mobile App Development

Operating Systems 2

TCP/IP Networking

Data Security

Year 3

Semester 5

Computer Networks: Standards, Protocols and the IoT

Outcome-based Learning Laboratory

Distributed Computing with Java

Embedded Software

Cybersecurity Law and Regulations

Semester 6

Co-Operative Education (including summer)

Year 4

Semester 7

Introduction to Data Engineering and Machine Learning

Applied Cloud Computing

Software Engineering 1

Electronics & the Environment

Project 1

Semester 8

Mobile & Wireless Communications

Host and Network Security

Project Management & Practice

Data Forensics

Project 2

Jobs - Careers

  • Network Security Analyst/Consultant
  • Computer Security Analyst/Consultant
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Security Delivery Specialist
  • IT/Networking Project Manager
  • Network Administrator/Manager
  • Computer Programmer/Software Developer
  • E-commerce/Web Developer
  • Cloud Developer
  • Cloud Security Specialist
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