SE612 · Level 7 · 3 years

Cyber Crime and IT Security

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

225

Down 18 points since 2023 (243).

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About this course

A Level 7 degree in Carlow on protecting IT systems and dealing with cybercrime. It builds on software development, networking and cybersecurity.

How long
3 years
What you study
You start with programming, networking and hardware. Later you study scripting for security, incident handling, risk analysis, cryptography, cybercrime law, security automation and penetration testing.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is part of Year 3, with a project or semester abroad as alternatives.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in ethical hacking, secure app development, network management or digital forensics, or apply for Year 4 of the BSc (Honours) in Cybercrime and IT Security.
Who it suits
Suits students who like taking things apart to see how they work and enjoy technical challenges.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026225Published after the final round
2025 244244389
2024 225225366
2023 243244388

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.

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