Cyber Security MSc

There’s a high demand for talented professionals who can confidently navigate cybersecurity’s complexities and threats. With its forward-thinking teaching and practice-orientated approach, our Cyber Security MSc prepares you to meet the challenges of this ever-growing landscape. You study rapidly developing topics such as cyber defence and information governance; learn from leading academics in our cutting-edge facilities; and gain real-world experience through hands-on projects and industry applications.<br/><br/><strong>Course accreditation</strong><br/>This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. You graduate with the technical skills and knowledge required for partial recognition as a registered Chartered IT Professional (CITP), demonstrating that you are a competent professional who meets the industry’s rigorous standards.<br/><br/><strong>Facilities and specialist equipment</strong><br/>• High-tech Cisco Networking Academy computer networking and specialised Cybersecurity laboratory<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Use of Hak5 hardware for pentesting activities<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Modern STEM building with purpose-built laboratories, presentation rooms and group study spaces<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industry-standard technology such as MATLAB simulation software and virtualised environments to reflect the most up-to-date practices<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Industry links</strong><br/>We have long-established collaborations with top providers in the industry such as Cisco, CompTIA and EC-Council.<br/><br/><strong>Student experience</strong><br/>Block delivery course structure gives you <strong>year-round entry points</strong> and <strong>intermediate qualifications</strong> so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life.<br/><br/><strong>Our computing courses rank 4th overall in their subject field</strong> in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community, assessment and organisation.<br/><br/>Learn from a team of <strong>highly qualified experts</strong>, who use their <strong>active involvement in research and consultancy</strong> to shape their teaching and keep you on top of the most pivotal developments in the field. <br/><br/>Expand your knowledge on <strong>subject-relevant field trips</strong> to sites such as Bletchley Park. <br/><br/>Gain specialist knowledge from <strong>interactive workshops and seminars delivered by external experts</strong>. <br/><br/>Prepare for the workplace through <strong>case studies, problem-based learning and hands-on sessions</strong> so you can apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. <br/><br/>Enhance your employability with our focus on developing <strong>key transferable skills</strong> such as critical thinking; academic literacy; problem-solving; and effective leadership. <br/><br/>The course’s <strong>MSc Cyber Security research project</strong> allows you to explore your unique area of interest. <br/><br/>Expand your subject knowledge outside the normal MSc route by <strong>taking certain units as dedicated, credit-based short courses</strong>. <br/><br/>Benefit from <strong>your own personal academic tutor</strong>.