Dublin College Blackrock in collaboration with the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Technological University Dublin (TUD), is pleased to announce the introduction of a new BSc Honours Degree in Networks and System Administration, commencing in September 2026, pending TU Dublin's final validation in May 2026.
This new Tertiary Degree is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern IT and networked environments. It will provide students with a strong foundation in both theoretical concepts and practical hands‑on skills essential for managing, securing, and supporting IT infrastructure.
A Tertiary Degree is a new pathway from Further Education and Training with seamless progression into Higher Education to earn an undergraduate degree. Visit the National Tertiary Office website, www.nto.ie, for further information
This Tertiary Degree will be implemented as follows:
| College | Dublin College Blackrock |
| Course ID | 201908 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Category | Information Technology, IT |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Computer Systems and Networks (5M0536) |
| Course Start Date | 17th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Time | Timetable available at Induction |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving Certificate with five subjects at grade O6/H7 Leaving Certificate with four subjects at grade O6 plus LCVP with distinction Leaving Certificate Applied with Distinction Hold QQI Level 4 award with a minimum of a grade of distinction Applicants may also present A-Levels or other EU qualifications for Equivalency. Qualifications from countries other than Ireland or the UK should be accompanied with a comparability statement from the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC). All applicants must attend a screening interview, where they should successfully demonstrate relevant skills, experience, and motivation to ensure suitability for the programme. Mature Applicants Applications from mature students aged 23 or over on January 1 of the year of application are welcome and may be called to interview to outline their holistic life and career experience, interest in and aptitude for the field of study, and recognition of prior learning. |
| Career Path | Graduates of the BSc (Honours) in Networks and System Administration are well prepared for a wide range of roles in Ireland’s expanding IT and technology sector including: Network Support Specialist Junior Network Engineer NOC (Network Operations Centre) Engineer Systems Administrator IT Support / Desktop Support Engineer Infrastructure Technician Server / Datacentre Support Engineer Cloud Operations Associate Cloud Support Technician Virtualisation Support Engineer DevOps / Platform Support (entry‑level) Field Service Engineer Managed Services Technician |
| Course Code | BSNSA |
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