Cyber Security MSc
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.
The course is delivered by a dedicated team of cybersecurity experts and active researchers in the field.
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
Campus Information
Luton
Our Luton campus is located right in the heart of the town centre boasting our brand-new STEM Building, seven-storey Library and Postgraduate & CPD Centre, as well as an array of fantastic modern facilities to support each of the courses on offer.
Intakes
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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 level.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
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.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
14600 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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