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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2.5 - 4 years part-time or 2.5 - 4 years distance learning
Computer security is one of the key challenges in contemporary computing. You will gain critical knowledge within the cyber security and digital forensic domains, combining academic principles and industrial practice.
The course is informed by current research in security and digital forensics and is underpinned by our experience with external partners in law enforcement, the cyber security industry, financial institutions and other knowledge transfer activities.
Course specialisms include network security, penetration testing, incident response, malware analysis, cryptography, audit and compliance, and host and mobile digital forensics.
The specialisation you gain in the taught modules is further developed through an extensive research-based MSc dissertation project, leading towards a mastery of a subject area and enhancing your particular specialism.
Typical entry points to this course are in January and September. Please enquire for more information.
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above in a Computing discipline e.g. Computing, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Software Engineering, or Cyber Security.
Other IT disciplines may be considered provided a minimum of 50% of the modules undertaken in the last two years of study were Computing related.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience.
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The continued growth in the current requirement for cyber security professionals means there are a wide range of careers which can be followed after graduating from the course, such as:
Modules that you will study* as part of this course
*These are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.
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