PGDip in Cyber Security

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland•QS 2027 #791-800

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Offered by Technological University Dublin in Dublin, Ireland, PGDip in Cyber Security is a postgraduate diploma in Cyber Security programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format. It carries 60.0 credits (ECTS). Tuition is EUR 5,670 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Cyber Security

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: Hybrid

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Local tuition: EUR 5,670 / total

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked October 2026 · Source: tudublin.ie ·

Program details

Overview

This one-year full-time postgraduate diploma trains graduates to counter cyber threats through hands-on work backed by theory. Students take part in capture-the-flag events and work on real-world problems with companies. It suits both newcomers who need broader taught modules and specialists who want research skills. The award is a Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma worth 60 ECTS, with mixed online and campus delivery. Applicants need a second-class honours result, equal to a 2.5 GPA, in a level 8 award from computing, a science or engineering field, or business combined with IT. Graduates become independent learners and experienced researchers in security work.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Second Class Honours Grade 2 (GPA 2.5 or equivalent) in an NFQ Level 8 degree in Computing, Science, Engineering, Business with IT, or equivalent.

Application Details

Start Date: September 2027 TBC

About Technological University Dublin

Type: Institute of Technology

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1887

Students: 30,000

QS rank: #791-800

Programs: 203

Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Cyber Security award?

Technological University Dublin awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Cyber Security on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Cyber Security take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGDip in Cyber Security cost?

Tuition is EUR 5,670 per total for local students.

Can PGDip in Cyber Security be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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