🇮🇪Ireland · Griffith College
MSc in Network and Information Security
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 1–1.5 years · Intakes: September, February
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €16,000Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.5Location: Limerick, Ireland
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€16,000
৳2,251,840 BDT
Application Fee
€0
Free to apply
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Limerick, Ireland
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMSc in Network and Information Security
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – Limerick Campus
Duration1 year (September) / 1.5 years (February)
IntakesSeptember, February
DisciplineCybersecurity & Network Security
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Computing Qualification Requirement (Main)
- A 2.2 or higher Level 8 Honours degree in Computing Science, or an international qualification assessed as equivalent
- A 2.2 Higher Diploma in Computing or a related discipline is also listed as an accepted academic entry route
Note
Work experience should not be treated as automatically replacing the published academic entry standard. Applicants relying on professional experience should obtain written eligibility confirmation before applying.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE or other additional standardized admission test is listed for this programme.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | No band below 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 | Reading 4.0; Writing 4.0; Listening 4.5; Speaking 4.5 |
| PTE Academic | 55 | No band below 47 |
| Duolingo English Test | 120–125 | No band below 105 |
Notes
- These are Griffith College’s direct-entry standards for postgraduate programmes other than Journalism, Communications and ICHAS programmes. The full score and every band minimum must be met.
- TOEFL note: Griffith College’s current table uses the revised 1–6 scale introduced in January 2026. Applicants presenting an older 0–120 result should confirm the accepted equivalent.
Waiver: Not available
Funding
Scholarships
The published non-EU fee schedule provides a €2,000 Griffith College bursary for standard master’s programmes. Eligible applicants may also receive an Academic Merit Scholarship ranging from €1,000 to €2,000.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Griffith advises visa-required applicants to apply at least three months before commencement.
- Published non-EU tuition is €16,000. Separate charges may include a €200 annual Student Services and Administration fee, a €250 Academic Administration fee, a 2% learner protection charge and the applicable QQI award fee; the offer letter controls the final payable amount.
- Griffith College currently presents this course as the MSc in Cybersecurity. It includes eight taught modules covering research methods, cryptography, information security management, computing forensics, advanced networks, ethical hacking, secure programming and malware analysis, followed by a dissertation or dissertation by practice.
- Applicants should submit passport details, undergraduate degree documents and transcripts, and English evidence. A CV and work-experience evidence should be included where relevant. Griffith College controls admission and scholarships, while Irish authorities control visa and immigration decisions.
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