US827 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computer Networks and Cyber Security

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

269

Down 50 points since 2023 (319).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in Limerick on building, running and protecting computer networks.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study networks, operating systems, programming, cyber security, cloud (AWS and Azure), servers and ethical hacking. Final-year modules include penetration testing, digital forensics, cryptography and data centre design, plus a research project.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 includes a work placement.
Where it can lead
Careers include network administrator, systems administrator and computer network engineer, and you can go on to Level 9 and 10 postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who like technology, logical thinking and working out how hackers get in and how to stop them.

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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
2026269Published after the final round
2025 244244330
2024 328328359
2023 319319342

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

  • Swedish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • English: 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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