IELTS: a minimum of 6.0 in each element
TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (iBT): a writing score of at least 24
† TOEFL Internet-Based
††Academic IELTS
††† Cambridge Certificates: a pass at a Grade C or better is required
This programme of study is also offered on a part-time basis. Please consult the Registrar’s website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.
The multi-disciplinary Master of Science in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies aims to attract students having an undergraduate first degree in ICT, Business or Law. The programme provides for an introduction to the various Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) disciplines to all students coming from the different streams, and provides advanced units to students within their specific stream.
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) have the potential to change many applications and services. The field poses new academic and educational challenges due to the multi-disciplinary nature which includes ICT, Business and Law at its core. The underlying technology is required to provide decentralisation mechanisms and computational execution engines built on sound computer science and ICT principles. The provision of smart contracts is blurring the lines between real-world legal contracts and automated execution of legal obligations. Programmers will require knowledge of regulatory and legal frameworks within which smart contracts are being proposed, and similarly lawyers would be required to understand obligations laid out within smart contracts. With the advent of cryptocurrencies, built on Blockchain and DLTs, new financial and business models are being proposed - whereby finance and business professionals are requiring an appreciation of the underlying technical implementations and algorithms and surrounding legal frameworks. Software developers writing smart contracts and financial systems also require an understanding of the financial and business models which they are translating into code.
The programme provides both an interdisciplinary view of Blockchain and DLT, as well as specialisation within either an ICT, Law or Business area. The programme consists of three main components: (i) multi-disciplinary introductory units; (ii) advanced specialisation units; and (iii) a research project.
Depending upon the individual study-units, delivery will include intensive weeks, weekly or bi-weekly lectures as required.
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YEAR ONE
Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
DLT5001, Applied Project, 5 ECTS,
DLT5003, Introduction to Blockchain, DLT's and Cryptocurrencies, 10 ECTS,
Semester 1
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
DLT5002, Research Methods, 5 ECTS,
DLT5120, Regulating Blockchain and DLTs: An Introduction to the Law and Policy Aspects, 5 ECTS,
DLT5401, Smart Contract and dApp Programming, 10 ECTS,
IOT5029, Innovation in Organisations, 5 ECTS,
Elective Units Elective units are offered subject to availability and time-table constraints.
CPS3232, Applied Cryptography, 5 ECTS,
CPS3236, Concurrency, HPC and Distributed Computing, 5 ECTS,
Semester 2
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
DLT5400, DLT Implementation and Internals, 10 ECTS,
Elective Units Elective units are offered subject to availability and time-table constraints.
DLT5402, Verification Techniques for Smart Contracts, 5 ECTS,
DLT5403, DLTs and the Internet of Things, 5 ECTS,
Summer Semester
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
DLT5900, Dissertation, 30 ECTS,
This M.Sc. programme will be of interest for those who would like to work in the Blockchain/DLT industry.
Successful students would be able to further pursue a PhD in the area.
Health insurance - EUR €200 per year
