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    MSc 1 year full-time/ 2 years part-time

Course Description

This MSc introduces you to the complexity and challenges associated with cybersecurity in a highly dynamic threat landscape. It also gives you the skills to be an effective cybersecurity professional in a rapidly growing field.

On this cutting-edge course you learn the management and hands-on skills needed by cybersecurity professionals across a wide range of areas including programming databases and computer networking. Areas of study include cyber defence; information governance and compliance; and tactical and strategic cybersecurity management. You also complete an MSc Cybersecurity final project in an area of interest.

Why choose this course?

  • The course is offered via block delivery with six entry points through the academic year so you can start when it most suits you
  • Take certain units as dedicated credit-based short courses outside the normal MSc route
  • Study in our modern STEM building with staff active in networking and security research
  • Benefit from using the latest specialised computing facilities and equipment including virtualised environments and a dedicated security and forensic analysis lab
  • Experience interactive sessions and demonstrations delivered by teaching staff and guest speakers
  • This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) the Chartered Institute for IT

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a UK honours degree or equivalent in computer science, networking, security, or engineering.

Applicants without a degree may be granted entry on the basis of their previous industrial work experience. Such work experience should be at least three years and applicants will be interviewed to verify suitability for the course.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are numerous sources of funding available for postgraduate students, both from external sources such as the Government and from the University.

Student Destinations

On completing this course you are likely to progress into a career in the following areas: security associate; security analyst; information security and risk practitioner; penetration tester; security architect; intrusion analyst; DR/BCP manager; or security auditor.

As a graduate of this course you will also have the opportunity for further study at MSc by Research or PhD leve

Module Details

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