Cyber Security Master’s in Ireland: January 2027 Intake
Updated on Written by Amit SouravReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal
Applications for January 2027 are open. Popular courses can close once full, so apply early. Your AdmitVerse counsellor will confirm the current timeline for your course.
Is there a cyber security master’s in Ireland with a January intake?
Every one of the cybersecurity programs, with fees in ₹
Comparing cyber security master’s in Ireland with a January intake? Every cybersecurity program on our January 2027 list is below, with the list fee in ₹, the deposit, and whether it is open for January.
Independent collegeNational College of Ireland
Dublin (IFSC)
Private collegeDublin Business School
Dublin
Private collegeGriffith College Dublin
Dublin
3 of 3 programs · 3 open
| Program | Institution | NFQ level | Fee | Duration | Intakes | Deposit | App fee | January |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Cybersecurity | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Cybersecurity | Griffith College Dublin | Level 9 | €16,000≈ ₹17.6 lakh | Confirm | Sep, Feb | €1,000 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Cyber Security | National College of Ireland | Level 9 | €17,000≈ ₹18.7 lakhPossible net fee, if eligible: from €12,000 (≈ ₹13.2 lakh) with the NCI Masters Academic Merit Scholarship (up to €5,000) | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €7,500 | Waived | Open |
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
Open programs ranked by list fee
The last column is a possible net fee for a named, verified scholarship. It applies only if you are eligible and is never the figure to plan on.
DBSMSc Cybersecurity
Dublin Business School
GriffithMSc Cybersecurity
Griffith College Dublin
NCIMSc Cyber Security
National College of Ireland
| # | Program | Institution | Starts | NFQ level · stay-back | List fee | Possible net fee, if eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSc Cybersecurity | Dublin Business School | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | None verified |
| 2 | MSc Cybersecurity | Griffith College Dublin | February | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €16,000≈ ₹17.6 lakh | None verified |
| 3 | MSc Cyber Security | National College of Ireland | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €17,000≈ ₹18.7 lakh | from €12,000 (≈ ₹13.2 lakh) with the NCI Masters Academic Merit Scholarship |
Job-market reality check
Strong demand, with real competition
- Security roles are in demand across Irish tech, finance and public-sector employers, and many ICT roles appear on the Critical Skills Occupations List.
- Graduate-level security jobs are fewer than senior ones: employers often ask for certifications, labs and some IT or networking experience on top of the master’s.
- A Critical Skills permit for a recent graduate needs a salary of at least €36,848 a year.
Full course guide
Master’s in Cybersecurity in Ireland: careers, salaries and September intakes. Coming soon.
Starting in January? Every open one of the cybersecurity programs is on this page.
February and April starts
Starts in February
1 program at Griffith College Dublin, with the same fees, visa rules and stay-back.
- MSc Cybersecurity · €16,000
Also starts in April
1 program at Dublin Business School. A fallback if January is too soon.
- MSc Cybersecurity · €15,575
From shortlist to arrival
Deposit, funds and the visa
What to pay, and when, for a January 2027 start.
- 1Shortlist and apply
- 2Accept and pay
- 3Show your funds
- 4File the visa
- 5Arrive and register
Not ready for January? Griffith and Independent College start in February, many DBS programs have an April intake, and otherwise there is September 2027.
Scholarships and work rights
Verified scholarships
Possible net fee only if you are eligible; never guaranteed.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Master’s and PhD applicants; separate annual HEA application, 60 awards
NCI Masters Academic Merit Scholarship
Automatic for NCI master’s applicants, by degree percentage, if eligible
DCU Faculty of Engineering & Computing International Scholarship
Eligible DCU engineering and computing master’s, if eligible
Work rights
20 hrs a week in term, 40 in the holidays, on Stamp 2
Stamp 1G: up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s, 12 after a Level 8 degree, with no job offer needed
Cybersecurity in January: FAQs
What students ask us about cybersecurity programs in Ireland.
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It is Ireland’s work permit for occupations in short supply, including many ICT roles. A job on the Critical Skills Occupations List with a relevant degree qualifies at €40,904 a year, no labour market needs test is required, and after 21 months you can apply for Stamp 4. Job offers through recruitment agencies are not accepted.
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