Limerick Institute of Technology
MSc in Applied Computer Networks and Security (Cyber Security)
- Limerick, Ireland
- Clonmel, Ireland
MSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This MSc in Applied Computer Networks and Security (Cyber Security) enables IT and non‑IT professionals to gain a postgraduate qualification via modular blocks benchmarked to industry certifications. Progression: Postgraduate Certificate (30 ECTS), Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS), full MSc (90 ECTS). Delivery is online and flexible, timed for full‑time employment. Certification exams and membership fees aren’t included; final exams may be taken at external centres. LIT offers a tight‑knit community and low student‑to‑lecturer ratio.
Career Outcomes:
Potential roles include: network engineer, network security engineer, cybersecurity analyst, SOC analyst, penetration tester, security consultant, systems administrator, vulnerability analyst, IT manager and security architect.
This course has been designed to enable learners from an IT background or non-IT background with relevant work experience to gain a post graduate qualification in applied computer networks and / or security. The materials covered in the modules have been benchmarked against industry standard professional certifications to ensure that graduates have in-demand IT industry skill sets. The delivery is broken into 30 ECTS blocks to enable the learner to select the most beneficial to them enabling continuous professional development (CPD) and progression from post graduate certificate (30 ECTS) to diploma (60 ECTS) or full MSc (90 ECTS). The delivery of classes is on-line, and the timing is suitable to those in full-time employment.
The course modules cover the technical content of a variety of IT industry professional certifications. The certification exams and any membership fees are not included in this programme. Final certification examinations may be taken at a number of national external examination centres.
