Cybersecurity Practitioner - BSc (Apprenticeship) Entry requirements
Three‑year apprenticeship blending study at UL with workplace learning to develop in‑demand cybersecurity skills for new entrants and current professionals.
Key information
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 8
Duration
Three years
Attendance
Part-time
Programme type
Professional / Flexible
Start date
September
Award
Undergraduate
Course code
BSCYSEUPAD
Requirements
Applicants for this programme must meet the following:
- Participants must have an Irish contract of employment that meets or exceeds the duration of the apprenticeship
- Minimum academic requirements (or RPL) for the programme of study. – i.e. NFQ level 6 qualification in an ICT discipline or equivalent (60 ECTS) with relevant work experience or NFQ Level 6 ICT Associate Apprenticeship
- Irish based with an Irish contract of employment with your registered employer for the duration of the programme of study (3 years)
- Have company sponsorship / support
- Ability to meet the necessary on the job learning requirements
- Ability to undertake your studies alongside your employment. (attend campus 1 day per week)
- Meet the English language requirements as laid out by the University of Limerick
What to include with your application
- Qualification transcripts and certificates
- A copy of your birth certificate or passport
- If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
- If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
- English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
- English language competency certificate
- Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements
Guidelines on completing your application
• To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded
• Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example, "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.