MSc in Cybersecurity
Offered by
Griffith College
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Limerick, Ireland
Course overview
The MSc in Cybersecurity equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills to protect digital systems, networks, and data. The programme covers network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, digital forensics, incident response, and security governance.
What you will study
Network Security
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Cryptography
Digital Forensics
Incident Response
Security Governance and Compliance
Dissertation
Career opportunities
Cybersecurity Analyst
Penetration Tester
Security Engineer
Information Security Manager
Digital Forensics Investigator
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
Honours bachelor's degree (min 2.2) in computing, network engineering or related technical discipline. Limerick campus only. September intake only.
Minimum CGPA
2.2
Scholarship tiers
Griffith College Bursary (GCB): €2,000 awarded to all offers + Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS): CGPA 2.7+ = €1,000 / CGPA 3.0+ = €1,500 / CGPA 3.5+ = €2,000
English language requirements
IELTS
6.5 overall, no component below 6.0
overall
PTE
55 overall, no component below 47
overall
TOEFL iBT
4.5 overall (Reading 4.0, Writing 4.0, Listening 4.5, Speaking 4.5)
overall
Duolingo
120-125 overall, no component below 105
overall
Documents required
Copy of Passport
Academic Transcripts
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo Score Report
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Updated CV / Résumé
Why study at GCD?
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Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields globally
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Practical hands-on labs and real-world threat scenarios
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Ireland is a major hub for global tech and financial services requiring cybersecurity expertise
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QQI-validated Level 9 qualification
€12,000/yr
€16,000/yr
★ Up to €4,000 scholarship
University
Griffith College
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year
Next intake
Sep 2026
Min CGPA
2.2
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