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M.Sc. in Security and Forensic Computing (PAC Code: DC823/DC822)

  • 21-07-2010 2:33pm
    #1
    AshtownGuy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭


    I've applied for this course in DCU M.Sc. in Security and Forensic Computing (PAC Code: DC823/DC822) and would love to hear from anyone else who has applied or who has completed this course. I won't hear until mid-August if I have been successful or not, so want to be completely sure that this course it right for me if I am accepted.

    Is this a good course for job prospects?


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  • #2
    AshtownGuy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭AshtownGuy


    Ok I go accepted earlier than expected and have 2 weeks to decide if I really want it, has anyone taken this course?


  • #3
    fatbhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭fatbhoy


    I'm a recent graduate from DCU's Computer Applications, and I was considering doing that course. Of all the Masters courses offered by DCU I'd say that that's the best one. Be warned though, it's apparently a difficult course, especially the Cryptography module presented my the awesome Mike Scott (his lectures are pretty awesome - you're in for a treat!). So I'd say that it's a very worthwhile course indeed, just make sure that you work really hard at it.


  • #4
    AshtownGuy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭AshtownGuy


    Thanks Fatbhoy,

    I'm not really afraid of a challenge, though a little concerned that 3 years of maths in university back in the nineties has been obliterated from my memory and I will find myself lost in number theory.

    I guess I really need to find out if there will be good job prospects from this qualification, otherwise I may as well travel a little and then look for an I.T. job doing what I currently do.

    Thanks anyway


  • #5
    dlofnep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    Hey, I got accepted for it - Starting in September. I know a guy who did it, he said it's a really good course. Are you doing it full-time or part-time?


  • #6
    AshtownGuy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭AshtownGuy


    Hey congratulations dlofnep.
    I am thinking of deferring now. Was thinking of doing it full time but now not sure I can commit to 12 months of no work. Decisions decisions.


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  • #7
    dlofnep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    Cheers man :)

    Shame about deferring it, but you know what's best for yourself. In any-case, the course is very good from what I've heard. I'd say do it when you get a chance.


  • #8
    snowyeoghan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 110 ✭✭snowyeoghan


    hey guys. There was a similar thread a while back:
    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055795838

    I did the course last year but no jobs to be found. So I moved to the States - plenty of jobs here!

    Anyway, the crypto is pretty difficult.


  • #9
    dlofnep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    Snowy Eoghan, I believe I spoke to you before. Do you have any notes on Crypto that I could brush up on before I start? Drop me a message.


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