Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics - Letterkenny
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.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time add-on
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Successful completion of the level 7 Bachelor of Science in Computing with Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics or an equivalent level 7 qualification with 180 ECTS credits and appropriate learning outcomes.
Further information
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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.
Whether you’d like to manage large computer systems, manage strategic security planning and implementation, or be a computer forensics specialist, this course will prepare you for an exciting career in IT. You’ll equally have the ability to develop secure internet applications, protect digital copyright and more.
The skills you learn will translate into the real workplace environment. Skills including the ability to apply and integrate conceptual and theoretical information. An understanding of emerging technologies and the factors driving these developments. Plus the ability to review existing technologies, implement system modelling techniques, design and implement computer systems having applied critical decision making skills based on your specialist knowledge and understanding of computer security and digital forensics.
Year 4
Semester 7
Mandatory modules
• Software Engineering
• Research in Computing with Emerging Technologies
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Image Processing for Digital Forensics
• Secure Wireless and Software Defined Networking
Semester 8
Mandatory modules
• Legal, Ethical & Social Issues in Computing
• Project Development
• Cryptography and Cryptographic Protocols
• Steganography & Biometric Imaging
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186351
Head of Department Jade Lyons
Email: computing.donegal@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186304