MT805 · Level 8 · 4 years

IT Management and Cybersecurity

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

357

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About this course

An IT degree in Cork focused on cybersecurity, networks and managing IT systems, rather than on writing software. It aims to give you both technical and management skills.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year is shared with the other computing degrees and covers programming basics, web development, computer architecture, security, databases, operating systems and networking. The course is built around cybersecurity, networking, cloud, automation and IT management. Programming is not the main focus.
Placement and abroad
Work placement starts in January of year 3, mostly in Ireland, and you can choose to work abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as IT project managers, cybersecurity specialists, IT security engineers, network managers or system managers. Postgraduate study such as an MSc in Cybersecurity is also open to you.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in keeping systems and data secure and like organising people and projects as well as technology.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Computer science, cybersecurity, and software development

The study of technologies that enable the processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission of information. These programs encompass a broad range of topics, including computer science, information systems, software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and telecommunications. E.g. Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Development.

Points history

2023353202434820253492026357

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026357Published after the final round
2025 349349402
2024 348348380
2023 353353392

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Munster Technological University - Cork website ↗

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