Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime and IT Security

Awards
Ordinary Bachelor Degree
Mode of Delivery: Full Time
 
No. of Semesters : 6
NFQ Level: 7
Programme Credits: 180
Language of Instruction: English
Department: Computing and Networking
 

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / 60 ECTS / Semester 1

Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
ZAPP C1201 Applications and Interpersonal Communications
ZCOM C1201 Computer Hardware 1
ZMAT C1201 Mathematics 1
ZNTW C1201 Networking 1
ZPRG C1201 Programming 1
 

Stage 1 / 60 ECTS / Semester 2

Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
ZCOM C1202 Computer Hardware 2
ZMAT C1202 Mathematics 2
ZNTW C1202 Networking 2
ZPRG C1202 Programming 2
ZSYS C1201 Operating Systems
 

Stage 2 / 60 ECTS / Semester 1

Elective Regulation
Learners may apply to EXIT on completion of this stage of the programme with a Higher Certificate in Science in Computing and Risk Management (Level 6 Embedded Exit Award) provided they have achieved the required learning outcomes for the level 6 award and have accumulated 120 credits. IT Carlow academic regulations apply
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
COAP Scripting for Cybersecurity
PROG Web Programming and Databases 1
ETHI Ethics 2
ADMN Systems Administration
NETW Networking: Switching and VLAN Concepts
 

Stage 2 / 60 ECTS / Semester 2

Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
COAP Assembly and C
PROG Web Programming and Databases 2
SYST Systems Infrastructure and Security
NETW Networking: Wireless and Routing Concepts
SAFE Project Incident Handling and Risk Analysis
 

Stage 3 / 60 ECTS / Semester 1

Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SYST Penetration Testing
LAWS Cybercrime Legislation and Compliance
PRAC Automating Security Practice
NETW Networking III
COAP Cryptography
 

Stage 3 / 60 ECTS / Semester 2

Elective
Module Code Module Title
PROJ Project (Cybercrime)
RECH Approved Semester Abroad
WKPL Work Placement (Cybercrime)