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Digital Forensics and Cyber Security

TU Dublin · 4-year course
€39,000 Starting salary
119.5% 5-year ROI
2.8y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Digital Forensics and Cyber Security at TU Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 119.5%, with graduates earning around €57,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TU863) was 300 (2025).

Digital Forensics and Cyber Security graduates from TU Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, excellent career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Digital Forensics and Cyber Security graduates include Google, Microsoft, Workday.

Slower to recover investment, but still provides positive returns over time.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Digital Forensics and Cyber Security graduates from TU Dublin start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 8% more than the national average.

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