Master of Science Cybersecurity Research at Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Our Master of Science in Computing in Cybersecurity Security Research has 30 taught credits and a 60 credit dissertation. Developed in collaboration with the IT industry, following graduation you’ll be perfectly positioned to make the most of your future career opportunities in cybersecurity.

At the heart of the course is a focus on a range of topics applicable to Cybersecurity, Software Compliance, Threat Management and Information Security Management. This is followed by a research dissertation where you can apply your learning to demonstrate an extended knowledge and ability in that area. The dissertation will normally be completed over one to three semesters.

Successful graduates find opportunities in companies with any large IT infrastructure, as well as the Payment Card industry and in Financial Services. Roles include becoming a Security Incident Analyst, a Secure Systems Manager or IT Security Threat Analyst.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

• Companies with Large Computer Networks
• Payment Card Industry
• Financial Services Companies

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

• Cloud Architect/Engineer
• Cloud Systems Administrator
• Cloud Services Developer