Overview

Students who choose the BSc in Cyber Security and IT Forensics at University of Limerick will come from a variety of backgrounds

If you:

enjoy learning about computing and networks but also like helping and working with people, you could work as an IT consultant;
have an aptitude for solving mysteries and doing a bit of detective work you can follow the security and forensics track;
like the thought of designing and creating things, you may want to pursue a career in web design and programming;
are business oriented, perhaps you will move into web and e-commerce.

Careers

Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation:

Associate Cloud Engineer
Associate Technical Support Engineer
Embedded Software Engineer
Graduate Software Engineer
IT Consultant
Sales Technician
Software Engineer
Technical Implementation Consultant
Technical Remote Specialist
Technical Support Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming
Model Driven Development
Discrete Mathematics
Computer Systems Organisation
Analogue Electronics
Computer Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

CAO Normal Closing Date: 1st February

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Forensic Science Cyber Security View 30 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade O2/H6 in Mathematics.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20900 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

4262 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4262 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Limerick

850 - 1150 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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