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    MSc 12 – 16 months full-time, 3 years part-time – online

Course Description

The award reflects the most current developments in the cybersecurity field, and it builds on our experience and reputation in providing industry-based qualifications in relation to network and systems security. The course aims to develop employability and research skills in the areas of cybersecurity operations, information security, penetration testing, and responsible technologies.

Why choose this course?

  • One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate Master’s programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism in Cybersecurity.
  • Advanced topics studied include information security and compliance, strategies, methods and technologies used in penetration testing, management of cybersecurity centres, and developing and enforcing enterprise security policies.
  • You will gain an internationally recognised master’s degree from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire.
  • Flexible online learning allows you to fit study around your other commitments, without travel and accommodation costs.
  • You will be taught by a highly regarded and long-established computer science department.
  • Benefit from the same academic standards and quality control procedures as our equivalent on campus course.

Entry Requirements

A recent good Honours Degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

The University of Hertfordshire offer a range of tuition fee discounts and non-repayable scholarships to support our postgraduate students, visit website to find out more.

Student Destinations

Our online masters programme is designed to give you up-to-date skills and knowledge sought after by employers, whether in business, industry, government or research.

The MSc Cybersecurity course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills in network and systems security, from the cyber operations at different levels of corporate environment, information security management, penetration testing and ethical hacking, to enterprise security management.

Successful graduates may pursue a career as a penetration tester, information security consultant, different levels of Security Operations Centre (cyber analyst, threat hunter, and centre manager), and chief information security officer (CISO), across a wide range of sectors.

Module Details

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