Computer Security & Digital Forensics

1 year / Level 8 / Full-time

Is this course for me?

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing with Computer Security and Digital Forensics is a level 8 programme designed to build on the knowledge you gained on the level 7 BSc in Computing with Computer Security and Digital Forensics. It will broaden the scope and depth of your knowledge and provide you with the skills necessary to carry out a range of both technical and managerial roles.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year Four

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
7	Governance, Risk & Compliance	Mandatory	5	3
	Image Processing for Digital Forensics	Mandatory	5	3
	Research in Computing with Emerging Technologies	Mandatory	10	6
	Secure Infrastructure	Mandatory	5	3
	Software Engineering	Mandatory	5	3
8	Cryptography and Cryptographic Protocols	Mandatory	5	3
	Steganography & Biometric Imaging	Mandatory	10	6
	Legal, Ethical & Social Issues in Computing	Mandatory	5	3
	Project Development	Mandatory	10	6

Entry Requirements

Minimum 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.

Number of Places	24

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Key Information

Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.lyit.ie/
There is a €20 application fee that all non eu students need to pay in order to submit their application .
All programmes will start in Sept 2022
Students can apply from Jan 2022 onwards

Fees

EU Fees:

Non-EU Fees: €10,500

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186351

Head of Department Thomas Dowling
Email: computing@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186304

School and Department
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department of Computing

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