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Information Technology
Computer Science
BSc Computer Science: Network Security
3 years
€0 pa
Programme profile
Trojans, root kits, phishing and other threats to both individuals and businesses demand ever more attention. If you want to learn how to stop these threats, this programme is the right one for you! Use of the Internet continues to increase steadily with services like Gmail and YouTube. Sensitive and confidential information, such as credit card numbers and medical records, is sent between computers around the world. How can we ensure that this information only reaches those it is meant for? To become an expert in IT security, particularly network security, a series of competencies are required. You have to be good at handling a computer and understand how the different parts of a computer system works. Especially you also need to be able to program computers.
Computer science includes a number of areas, such as operating systems and databases. You will, however, primarily focus on the areas networks and security. This means that you will study courses such as administration of networks, mobile and wireless security, and distributed systems. In order to achieve IT security, encryption is required.
Programme content
Year 1: Basic Mathematics; Vector Geometry; Problem Solving and Programming; Technical Information and Communication; Programming and Data Structures; Computer Security; Computer Science Project
Year 2: Software Engineering: Processes ;Operating Systems; Computer Technology; Elective ; Computer Networks - an introduction; Cryptography and Coding; Computer Networks: Administration
Year 3: Database Theory; Network Security; Web 2.0 Programming; Mobile and Wireless Security; Elective; Bachelors Project
Progression
The university offers related Masters programmes, taught through English, in the following areas:
- Information Systems
- Software Technology
Entry Requirements
3 A-levels + 3 GCSE's (grades between A and C), to include Maths
Six subjects at Leaving Certificate including at least two 2 at H5. To include H Maths
Yes: Aptitude Test
No
Yes: Letter of Motivation
16 October
15 April