• » Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Computing with Computer Security and Digital Forensics

    Programme Title  Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Computing with Computer Security and Digital Forensics
    CAO Code  Add-on programme, not available via CAO
    LYIT internal code  LY_KCOMP_B
    Duration  1 year post level 7 Bachelor degree
    Standard Code Places:  24
    National Framework Level  8
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    Ireland is the worlds' largest exporter of Computer Software. This means that there are excellent opportunities for finding well-paid employment when you graduate. Additionally, because computers are used in almost every area of modern life, the range of opportunities and types of jobs which are open to computing graduates means that the chances of having a career you enjoy are excellent.
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    Successful completion of the level 7 Bachelor of Science in Computing with Computer Security and Digital Forensics or an equivalent level 7 qualification with 180 ECTS credits and appropriate learning outcomes. If there are more applicants than there are places available, applicants will be selected on merit.
    The emphasis in this degree programme will be on individual independent learning. Students will require a high level of motivation and maturity and should be capable of working in a team and of completing large assignments and research projects
    What will I have to study?
    Year/SemesterModulesMandatory/
    Elective    		No of creditsClass hours per week
     4/7  Legal, Ethical & Social Issues in Computing Mandatory  5  4
     Software Engineering Mandatory  5  4
     Project Preparation Mandatory  5  4
     Thin Client Web Applications Mandatory  5  4
     Programming for Security Mandatory  5  3
     Data Forensics with Linux Mandatory  5  3
     4/8  Development Project Mandatory  10  4
     Database Models Mandatory  5  6
     Image Processing Mandatory  5  4
     Biometric Security Mandatory  5  3
     Steganography and Digital Watermarking Mandatory  5  3
    Learning Outcomes
    This level 8 programme is designed to build on the knowledge gained on the level 7 BSc in Computing with Computer Security and Digital Forensics. It will broaden the scope and depth of this knowledge and give the graduate the skills required to carry out a range of both technical and managerial roles within organisations.
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    Progression to programmes leading to Masters Degree (by research), or a Doctoral Degree (by research), are available internally at LYIT or through a range of other Institutes of Technology and Universities in Ireland and abroad.
    Progression internationally to some second cycle (e.g. 'Bologna Masters') degree programmes.
    Career Opportunities
    Current forecasts about the future of the computing industry in Ireland are excellent. It is projected that students who enter third level colleges this year are likely to find there are more professional computing jobs available when they graduate than there are computing graduates to fill them.
    In addition to the national demand for computing graduates there are several large computing companies in the Northwest such as Pramerica which is based in Letterkenny, Northbrook which has operations in Derry and Strabane and SITA which is owned by the air transport industry and has recently announced a major jobs expansion.
    So what kind of job would you like to do? Manage large computer systems, manage strategic security planning and implementation, be a computer forensics specialist, develop secure internet applications, projecting digital copyright. All of these careers are open to our computing graduates; it's your choice.
    For independent information on employment and salaries in the IT industry see the following report which covers 2010-2011: Jobs and Salaries in IT.
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Thomas Dowling, Head of Department of Computing, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
    • E- Mail: thomas.dowling@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 918 6304