You will study the modules presented in Year 1 of the Common Entry route to Mobile Communications and Security. The emphasis in Year 1 is on programming, an understanding of its basis, and the study of the physical machine on which programs run. Throughout the 3 years, one area of focus will be computer programming with modules in Computer Software and Operating Systems. Another major field of study in Communications and Networking, which provides plenty of hands-on practical laboratory experience. Your study of Computer and Network Security modules begins in semester 3 and runs throughout the course – including topics in Cryptography, Computer Forensics, Computer Law and Ethics and Host and Network Security. Finally, you will also study Web, Internet and Mobile technologies throughout the course. During the final year, you will have the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the previous three years in the specialist security and networking modules. You will also undertake a final year project which develops skills in design, implementation, testing and reporting. Each student will work with the guidance of an individual supervisor. The final year project will help you to 'pull together' the skills and techniques that you have acquired throughout the course. During the final year, you will have the opportunity to take modules from various Specialist Elective streams. You will also undertake a final year project which develops skills in design, implementation, testing and reporting. Each student will work with the guidance of an individual supervisor. The final year project will help you to 'pull together' the skills and techniques that you have acquired throughout the course. As with other UL courses, a Cooperative Education placement provides 30 weeks of industrial work experience. In this course, CoOp takes place in the second semester of 3rd year and through the summer break preceding 4th year.

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade O2/H6 in Mathematics. A Special Mathematics Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement. We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.