- Location: Letterkenny Institute of Technology Port Road Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
The MSc is a three semester taught programme in computing which focuses on topics applicable to Systems and Software Security. These are followed by a dissertation which will offer the student the opportunity to apply a range of topics covered in the taught part of the programme to demonstrate an extended knowledge and ability in that area. The dissertation will normally be completed over one to two additional semester’s.
From an industry point of view, this programme was developed in partnership with the IT industry in the north-west and with Pramerica in particular. The objective of developing the course is to ensure a supply of highly-skilled and experienced graduates for key employers locally and throughout Ireland. The existence of the course and the placement reflects the commitment of employers to this field of expertise. Graduates from this course can expect to find attractive employment opportunities locally and nationally.
The course will be available to applicants who meet the following entry criteria:
An Honours Degree in Computing with first or second-class honours or an equivalent qualification.
A level-8 conversion style Higher Diploma in Computing with Merit 2 or higher. The course should have included a significant programming component, preferably an OO language such as Java.
Non-computing graduates with first or second-class honours who have completed a significant element of computing as part of their studies, including a significant element of IT including operating systems, data communications and programming will also be considered.
Full-time mode
Proposed Modules
- Secure Infrastructure
- Secure Programming Environments
- Security Threats & Countermeasures
- Computer Security & Cryptography
- Dissertation
Part-time mode
Proposed Modules
- Secure Infrastructure
- Security Threats & Countermeasures
- Secure Programming Environments
- Computer Security and Cryptography
- Dissertation
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the graduate will be able to:
- Appraise discipline expertise in computing principles and concepts and of secure coding and infrastructure in particular.
- Critically analyse and evaluate a wide range of computing related technologies and their application with emphasis on secure technologies.
- Evaluate, synthesize, defend and discuss research, development and application of computing technologies in a structured, reasoned and coherent way
- Evaluate the application of computing technologies in its economic, legal, social and ethical context.
- Work effectively as an autonomous inpidual or as part of a team.
Course Location
About Letterkenny Institute of Technology
LYIT is a lively and inspirational place that attracts a creative mix of 3,000 students both from the local area and from 31 different countries. This gives us a vibrant array of cultures and activities on campus and a friendly, supportive and relaxed atmosphere where students and staff work closely together.
their modern integrated campuses in Letterkenny and Killybegs enctheirage strong academic learning and career-focused practical experience. they have excellent facilities in all departments, such as a suite of graphic design studios, state-of-the-art nursing restheirces, special purpose laboratories, training kitchens and restaurant, and an on-campus business development centre, CoLab, to support spin-off enterprises. their multi-purpose centre, An Dánlann, houses their excellent sport and recreational facilities in addition to their medical centre, counselling service, careers office and chaplaincies.
they are deeply committed to the people in their region. Part of their mission is to help raise the economic prospects of the young people who study with us and by doing so, the prosperity of the wider communities into which they will graduate. That’s why every ctheirse they offer teaches the latest knowledge and skills that employers demand. As part of this, they are involved in many cross-border programmes and are currently fostering a strategic alliance with the University of Ulster.
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