Cyber Security MSc

Our global economy depends on the internet and remote data storage and access now more than ever before. The more we reach out to connect, the more cybercriminals find ways to break in. It’s a growing problem costing the UK £27 billion a year.<br/><br/>Finding qualified security experts is a problem industry and the government takes seriously. Our MSc Cyber Security aligns with international standards for information security management systems, ensuring you’ll graduate with all the relevant skills and expertise to work as a cyber security professional.<br/><br/>You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of current information security and cyber security issues. We’ll train you in the techniques you need for strategic IT management. You’ll learn to assess networks and systems as a resource and to analyse and control security risks. When you graduate, you’ll be highly sought after by small and medium sized enterprises, who have huge demand for people with the skills and knowledge to protect their business from imminent threat.<br/><br/><strong>An accredited degree</strong><br/>This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Successfully completing an accredited honours degree is the first step to full BCS membership and to being awarded chartered status.<br/><br/><strong>A certified degree</strong><br/>This degree is provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ. The curriculum is aligned with The Cyber Security Body of Knowledge recommended by NCSC and meets industry requirements, ensuring a high quality of teaching and enhancing your career prospects.