MSc Cyber Security

The MSc Cyber Security is an applied computing course that will equip you with the distinct specialist knowledge and analytical skills to pursue a career in cyber security.

You will be able to resolve digital, cyber and network security problems, design, develop and manage computing and network solutions for the resolution of cyber security issues. You'll also have the ability to evaluate current and emergent technologies within their legal, social, ethical and commercial context.

Graduate opportunities

The programme curriculum will enable graduates to pursue careers in a variety of Cyber Security roles including:

• Cyber security analyst
• Security tester
• Security engineer
• Cyber security and information risk advisor
• Cyber security/information assurance architect
• Information security accreditor
• Cyber security/information assurance auditor IT/network security engineer
• Cyber security forensics analyst

Assessment and teaching methods

Modules typically use continuous assessments based on a mix of hands-on skills tests, online tests and written work.

Online assessment methods allow us to offer feedback to our students more quickly. Traditional written exams are kept to a minimum.