Cloud and Network Security (online) Master of Science - MSc (UG)

Designed with flexibility in mind, this fully online programme is particularly suited to working professionals, parents and carers, and those seeking employment or career progression. Live teaching is scheduled on one weekday evening and on Saturday mornings, helping you balance postgraduate study with work, family and other commitments.

Develop advanced expertise in cloud and network security, preparing you for high-demand roles in cyber security, cloud infrastructure, and secure systems engineering. Our MSc in Cloud and Network Security offers the postgraduate skills and knowledge you'll need to advance your career in IT and cloud-based systems or seek a leading technical or managerial role in a data-dependent organisation.

This MSc Cloud and Network Security programme is delivered fully online through a synchronous distance learning model and is designed to develop advanced technical expertise in securing modern cloud and networked systems. You will gain practical experience in areas such as penetration testing, cloud infrastructure, enterprise networking and secure system design, preparing you for roles in cyber security, cloud engineering and security operations.

The programme combines hands-on technical work with real-world scenarios, enabling you to design, implement and secure scalable systems. You will work with industry-relevant tools and approaches, including virtualised environments, cloud platforms and DevOps practices.

Developed collaboratively with industry partners, the programme equips you with both technical depth and professional skills, including problem-solving, communication and ethical decision-making, enabling you to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies.

Your coursework is based on realistic scenarios, including technical challenges, proposals and reports designed to prepare you for a successful postgraduate career. The programme also supports the development of lifelong learning skills, enabling you to take ownership of your professional development.

What you will learn

* Cloud infrastructure and security principles


* Enterprise network architecture and secure system design


* Penetration testing and digital forensics


* DevOps and secure deployment practices


* Research, problem-solving, and professional practice