MScCyber Security (with Placement)

University of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom, Hatfield

Location	United Kingdom, Hatfield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) in Computer Science or closely-related subject. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Vykdamas į pasirinktą universitetą, privalai pasiimti patvirtintas dokumentų kopijas, kurių universitetas reikalavo stojimo metu.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

in Computer Science or closely-related subject.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Vykdamas į pasirinktą universitetą, privalai pasiimti patvirtintas dokumentų kopijas, kurių universitetas reikalavo stojimo metu.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 overall CAE: overall score of 169

Language requirements

English

IELTS: 6.0 overall
CAE: overall score of 169

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. It is required that the applicant add at least 2 reference(s). To the Applicant Please arrange for 2 referees to provide a reference. Select at least one referee who can comment on your recent academic ability or employment experience. To the Referee Please comment on the applicant’s suitability to undertake such studies. Where possible, please try to cover the following points in your reference: – In what capacity you have known the applicant and for how long – If the applicant is still studying, the likely result he or she will obtain – The applicant’s ability to work alone or as part of a team – The applicant’s general character – Any particular strengths or weaknesses – How the applicant’s achievements compare to those of his or her peers – The applicant’s skill in the use of English where English is not his or her first language – Your reply will be treated in confidence. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten. Please arrange for 2 referees to provide a reference. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

It is required that the applicant add at least 2 reference(s).
To the Applicant Please arrange for 2 referees to provide a reference. Select at least one referee who can comment on your recent academic ability or employment experience. To the Referee Please comment on the applicant’s suitability to undertake such studies. Where possible, please try to cover the following points in your reference: – In what capacity you have known the applicant and for how long – If the applicant is still studying, the likely result he or she will obtain – The applicant’s ability to work alone or as part of a team – The applicant’s general character – Any particular strengths or weaknesses – How the applicant’s achievements compare to those of his or her peers – The applicant’s skill in the use of English where English is not his or her first language – Your reply will be treated in confidence. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten.

Please arrange for 2 referees to provide a reference.
The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. herts.ac.uk/..rity-with-sandwich-placement

More information

Expenses, accommodation, working etc.

herts.ac.uk/..rity-with-sandwich-placement

Overview

This course considers current research and practice in cyber security. You will develop technical expertise and practical skills in the design, management and evaluation of secure systems, and in the use of tools and techniques for penetration testing and cyber defence. This MSc can lead to a career such as a network system administrator, security analyst, ethical hacker or a security consultant.
This course is part of our Masters Programme in Computer Science.

Programme structure

Year 1

Core Modules
Cyber Operations
Cyber Security Masters Project
Distributed Systems Security
Information Security, Management and Compliance
Investigative Methods for Computer Science
Investigative Methods for Computer Science
Penetration Testing
Professional Issues
Professional Issues
Secure Systems Programming

Career opportunities

This masters programme is designed to give Computer Science graduates the specialist, up-to-date skills and knowledge sought after by employers, whether in business, industry, government or research. This particular course will prepare you for a career such as a software engineer, developer or project manager.

Apply now! Fall semester 2019/20

Aug 1, 2018 23:59
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We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.

Application period has ended

Oct 1, 2019

Apply now! Spring semester 2019/20

Sep 1, 2019

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We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries.

Feb 1, 2020

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