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During this programme, you will:  

• Acquire the skills to protect your company's critical data, assets and infrastructure and improve its security posture. 

• Hone your skills with real tools, real attacks and real scenarios in a virtual environment with the state-of-the-art CYRIN Cyber Range. 

• Develop the expertise to advise on appropriate network architectures and protocols for industrial control systems within your company. 

• Gain the competence and confidence to lead project teams responsible for recommending suitable security standards for ICS. 

Key information: 

• Complete part-time over one year 

• Delivered online  

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters 

• Approx. 12 weeks per semester 

• Weekly 1 hour of pre-recorded lecture content, 4 hours of live tutorials, 2 hours of practical lab sessions and time for study and assignments 

• Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP) or MSc Engineering Practice 

• Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as independent micro-credential  

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities  

• Reflective practice and guided research  

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers  

Part-time considerations:  

• Designed for working professionals  

• Evening or recorded lectures  

• Additional prep and group work time  

• Timetable provided after registration 

Year 1 

Autumn Semester 

• OT/ICS Networks and Protocols (M) (CE5031) provides knowledge and skills for communication networks and protocols used in Operational Technology (OT). 

• Cybersecurity Law & Regulations (M) (CE5041) builds awareness of security standards and associated laws and regulations for OT and IT convergence. 

• ) enables students to identify key trends affecting their role and organisation and build a professional network. 

Spring Semester 

• Secure OT/ICS Networks (M) (CE5032) distinguishes between IT and OT security risks, outlines effects of user behaviour and how to establish a Cyber Security Management System. 

• enables students to evaluate log files and use tools to extract associated valuable data for detecting cyber threats and system performance issues. 

• enables students to demonstrate independent and self-determined learning through the creation of an individual portfolio. 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering or a related discipline. 

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. 

International students:   

For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents to provide:     

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - €5250

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa. 

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the  website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

 
Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.. 

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• OT/ICS Security
• Cybersecurity
• IT
• Risk management 

Graduate Testimonials 

“Very relevant to the area I am working in It is giving me a very good view of the top and bottom of the subject matter.” 

“The lectures give a lot of their time even when not in lectures. Respond very well to emails questions etc. “ 

“Data and information is presented at the right level, good mix of theory & practice. I like the discussion parts as well, you learn a lot from the other students.” 

“I like the continuous or weekly assessments as it keeps you engaged and not trying to do one big assignment at the end. Especially for a part time evening course where work is busy, you may not be able to complete a big assignment but continuous assignments are manageable and it is easy to identify what you are expected to learn each week and then you are tested on that knowledge.  

“The course materials are very good and both OT networks and protocols and cybersecurity laws and regulations are well laid out as far as building up to learning outcomes.” 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.  

Online Information Sessions