Atlantic Technological University

The MSc in Blockchain Technologies and Applications equips you with the technical and security foundations needed to design, build, and evaluate blockchain and distributed ledger solutions for real-world industries.

Through modules covering cryptography, smart contracts, decentralised applications, and blockchain security, you’ll learn how provenance, immutability, consensus, and finality can support use cases in finance, supply chains, healthcare, identity, and digital verification.

• Qualification: MSc (Master of Science)
• Programme focus: Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs), smart contracts, cryptography, and blockchain security
• Delivery: Not specified in the record (please confirm with the programme website)
• Credits / duration: Not specified in the record (please confirm with the programme website)
• Language of instruction: English
• Start dates: Not specified in the record (please confirm with the programme website)
• Tuition fees: Not specified in the record (please confirm with the programme website)

Programme Structure

The curriculum is designed to build from foundational blockchain concepts to secure application development and applied security management.

• Blockchain Technology
• Cryptography and Cryptographic Implementations
• Decentralised Applications (dApps) Development and Smart Contracts
• Distributed Ledger Technology, Cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens
• Cybersecurity and Blockchains
• Information Security Management

Capstone / final assessment: Not specified in the record. Please check the programme website for details on the final project, dissertation, or assessment format.

Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Post-study work permission (Ireland): Graduates may be eligible to apply for a post-study work permission in Ireland, subject to meeting the relevant immigration criteria and holding the correct immigration permission at the time of application.

• Eligibility: Typically requires completion of an eligible programme in Ireland and evidence of academic completion.
• Timing: Applications are usually time-limited after graduation—check the current Irish immigration guidance for exact deadlines.
• Duration: The permitted stay length depends on the programme level and the rules in force at the time of application.
• Conditions: You must comply with the conditions of your permission and may need to demonstrate that you can support yourself during the permitted stay.
• Important: Immigration rules can change. Always verify the latest requirements on the official Irish immigration website or with your university’s international office.