MScCyber Security (with Placement)
Location | United Kingdom, Hatfield |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 2 year |
Study language | English |
Awards | MSc |
Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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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. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 overall |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. It is required that the applicant add at least 2 reference(s). Please arrange for 2 referees to provide a reference. |
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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.
Europe/Vilnius time
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
Europe/Vilnius time
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries.