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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.

 

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