Study MA in Data Protection and Privacy: Law and Computing at Dublin City University in Ireland, Faculty of Engineering and Computing

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The digital economy has experienced immense growth, transforming personal data processing into a lucrative global industry. To address this, the European Union introduced the General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018, aiming to harmonise data protection laws and protect the privacy rights of EU citizens . The GDPR introduces significant changes to the ways in which personal data must be collected, stored, and processed, making data privacy an essential concern for businesses, internet users, lawyers, and public bodies alike .

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering and Computing

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€17,100.00 (US$ 18,326) per year

College Park Superior: €7,442.48

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

DCU Glasnevin Campus

Dublin 9,

Glasnevin,

Dublin,

D09 V209, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Computing stream applicants must hold an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent in Computer Science, Computing, Computer Applications or a related discipline. Applicants with significant software development experience and an Honours degree in another discipline may also be considered. Law stream applicants must normally hold an H2.2 Level 8 degree in Law or an interdisciplinary degree with a significant Law component. Applicants with relevant professional qualifications or practical data protection experience may also be considered. Applicants below H2.2 can apply, but admission is competitive.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.