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Why Study Mobile Communications and Security at UL?

Today, at the start of the 21st century, computers, networks and mobile devices are everywhere. We rely on them for our banking, for our shopping, to store and send all kinds of sensitive and important data. But are they safe? When you use an ATM machine, how do you know that your transaction is secure? When you order groceries, how can you trust the system not to give away your credit card details? Thanks to mobile devices, people can now be contactable wherever they are. Not only that, we can work from many locations using Smart Mobile devices as we now have access to the web from wherever we happen to be.

But how can you be sure that someone is not snooping on your connection? In a wireless connected world populated by computer viruses, spyware, malware and bots, security is vital. As the world is becoming increasingly interconnected using telecommunication networks, Cloud Computing and the internet, there has been a rapid growth in security software and the electronic communications market. Companies, governments and research organisations in Ireland and across the world are actively seeking professionals to design, manage and secure networks and telecommunications systems.

The BSc in Mobile Communications and Security Degree in UL is about teaching you how to build secure systems to protect vital information, like bank details and medical records. You will be equipped with the expertise to be a leader in the on-going mobile networking revolution. You will be taught key concepts in computer and web security, such as: Software Development, Data Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Encryption, Computer Law and Ethics, Cloud Computing fundamentals and security.

By the end of this course you will be well placed to build the secure and safe networks and systems of the future, in addition to tackling web and computer based crime. Our well-equipped and modern laboratory facilities will enable you to acquire practical experience that will make you very competitive in today's and tomorrow's job market.

Career Prospects

Careers open to you with a degree in Mobile Communications and Security include:

• Computer programmer/software developer (who designs and builds new computer applications)
• E-commerce/Web developer (who builds the systems, like Amazon, Facebook, e-Bay and Google which allow everyone to use the Internet for business and for fun)
• IT/Networking project manager (who specifies, designs and runs networking projects and installations)
• Network administrator/manager (who keeps the computer networks running)
• IT administrator/manager (who runs or manages the IT department in an organisation)
• Network security analyst/consultant (who designs and maintains computer systems which resist cyber-attack)
• Computer crime consultant (who assists in the detection and investigation of cybercrime)
• Advanced study and research (developing the systems of the future)

There are many possible careers available to graduates from this programme. The knowledge and skills gained in this course are needed in all industries across public and private sectors and at both national and international level. Employment opportunities exist in the development, deployment, maintenance and enhancement of secure networks.

For example: major multinationals need people with IT security skills to help protect their vital computer systems, banks will employ them as IT security experts, helping to secure the vital data and networks that are their primary assets, and police forces need people with skills in IT forensics to help detect and prosecute computer crime. Graduates with the skills provided by this programme will help to design and build the safer, more trustworthy computer systems and networks of tomorrow.