MSc Cybersecurity at Dublin Business School
Dublin, Ireland. DBS is an independent college with QQI-validated programmes — not a university.
MSc Cybersecurity is a 12-month Level 9 (Master's) programme. Listed fee after scholarship is €14,575. English typically IELTS 6.0 / PTE 55 / DET 105 / TOEFL iBT 76. Target intake April 2027; confirm availability with DBS before you apply.
Cybersecurity Master's for technical graduates. Non-cognate applicants usually need substantial related experience (RPL).
As of September 2026, figures on this page are taken from DBS postgraduate programme materials and from Irish public sources where noted. Re-check the live official page before you apply or pay a fee. IrelandStudyVisa.com is independent and is not the institution or the Irish government.
- NFQ level
- Level 9 (Master's)
- Duration
- 12 months
- Final fee
- €14,575 after €1,000 scholarship
- English
- IELTS 6.0 / PTE 55 / DET 105 / TOEFL iBT 76
- Entry
- Normally Level 8 Honours, min 2.2, cognate technical/scientific field
- April 2027
- Verify with DBS – not on official 2027 calendar
Entry requirements
Normally Level 8 Honours, min 2.2, cognate technical/scientific field
Background rule: Cognate preferred; experienced non-cognate via RPL
Bangladeshi degrees that fit: BSc CSE, EEE, ETE, IT, Software Eng; networking professionals (CCNA etc.)
Eligibility risk if the degree does not match: Medium. This is a screening guide, not an admissions decision.
Fees and funds to show
| Listed tuition | €15,575 |
|---|---|
| Scholarship (confirm conditions) | €1,000 |
| Final fee after scholarship | €14,575 |
| Irish living funds (courses > 8 months) | €10,000 |
| Funds to show (fee + living) | €24,575 |
| First-year planning total (incl. visa/IRP/insurance estimate) | €25,135 |
| Min. pre-visa tuition payment (Irish rule) | €6,000 |
DBS's Bangladesh page says tuition must be paid before the visa application. Confirm whether that is a deposit or the full fee.
Who this is for
CSE/EEE grads, network engineers
- Security analyst
- SOC analyst
- Network security engineer
Typical career roles are not a job guarantee. Post-study permission: Up to 24 months (Level 9 graduates).
Ready to apply?
The apply form uses the same DBS steps and fields: Course Selection, About You, Previous Education, Other Details, Submit. If you already completed the profile assessment, those answers are kept.
MSc Cybersecurity — FAQs
Does my Bangladeshi degree fit this programme?
BSc CSE, EEE, ETE, IT, Software Eng; networking professionals (CCNA etc.) DBS makes the final academic assessment. A 4-year Honours bachelor is the safe profile. 3-year pass degrees need a DBS pre-assessment.
What English score does DBS list?
IELTS 6.0 / PTE 55 / DET 105 / TOEFL iBT 76. Do not assume a medium-of-instruction waiver — the visa file also needs English evidence. Confirm the current requirement with DBS before you book a test.
How much money do I need to show?
Planning figure: €24,575 (tuition after scholarship €14,575 + Irish living funds €10,000). Irish rules also set a minimum pre-visa tuition payment of €6,000. DBS's Bangladesh page says tuition must be paid before the visa — confirm the exact amount.
Is April 2027 confirmed?
Verify with DBS – not on official 2027 calendar Treat this as an enquiry option until DBS admissions confirms the course, start date and deadline in writing.
Disclaimer: IrelandStudyVisa.com provides admission guidance, profile and document review, SOP support and Ireland student visa consulting assistance for students applying from Bangladesh. Final admission and visa decisions are made by the institution and by the Irish immigration authorities. Tuition, intakes, scholarship amounts and requirements change each year — always verify against the official source linked on this page before you apply.