The Higher Diploma in Science in Cybersecurity is designed as a conversion programme to facilitate graduates from programmes with a significant numeric, technical and analytical content to transition into this specialised area of IT. The programme will equip students with the knowledge skill and competence in the in respect of cybersecurity to support them securing entry level positions on graduation. The programme comprises of 60 credits of taught modules and is designed as an active learning experience requiring students to be active participants in their learning, engaging in industry relevant authentic learning and assessment activities.
Modules include Networking and System Architecture, Programming Principles for Secure Systems, Cryptography and Encryption, Cybersecurity Compliance and Management, Digital Forensics and Penetration Testing, Cyberthreat Intelligence, Law, Ethics and Professional Practice. Multiple transversal skills are also embedded throughout the programme including time management, communication, critical thinking and analysis, as well as management and leadership development, ethics, project management and evaluation, and professional judgement.
The Higher Diploma in Science in Cybersecurity suited to graduates of a level 7 in computing or cognate discipline or graduates of a level 8 honours degree or equivalent in any other discipline as well as non-standard applicants who can evidence the requisite knowledge, skill and competence through Recognition of Prior (Experiential) Learning RP(E)L.
The HDip in Science in Cybersecurity programme is available full-time on-campus and part-time via blended learning mode of delivery. Contact hours for the programme are a combination of traditional face-to-face classroom learning and virtual classroom also incorporating face to face and virtual lab sessions / workshops. Full time learners are required to attend 15 hours per week. Part time learners attend 8 hours per week, spread over 2 evenings and some weekend attendance would be required for campus based / virtual practical labs/workshops.
This Cybersecurity Higher Diploma conversion course leads to a 60 ECTS credit award by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)) at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be qualified to progress to the MSc in Cybersecurity or the MSc in Data Analytics at CCT College Dublin, or other Level 9 programmes (subject to provider entry requirements).
