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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Internet Security Systems

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Our MSc in Cyber Security will help you develop a deep understanding of how to analyse and protect variant system’s application against threats and risks, putting you at a competitive advantage when applying for any cyber security roles.

Buckinghamshire New University has strong expertise in the security industry and our academics are experienced industry professionals. You will also benefit from our specialist computing suite on our High Wycombe Campus.

Why study this subject at BNU?

Our MSc in Cyber Security focuses on technical and management security areas, technologies, trends and polices in the security sector.

It is designed to incorporate guidance from the Communications Electronics Security Group (CESG), a group within the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), as well as Institute of Information Security Professionals and Information Security Skills Framework (IISP).

You will also get opportunities to expand your knowledge both inside and outside of the lecture theatre. Students have previously visited sites of historical importance, including Bletchley Park, to learn more about the history of computing and how it impacted the world.

You will learn modern technical tools such as:

  • network and software security
  • artificial intelligent systems security
  • cloud computing systems security
  • mobile systems security

You will also develop:

  • management skills in business continuity and disaster recovery
  • cyber security assurance and risk management
  • research techniques.

We are proud to have a partnership with Amazon for running Amazon AWS Academy at BNU, helping you gain industry standard knowledge and skills and further enhance your career prospects.

You will be able to practice the technology provided by the world cloud leader and undertake a free Amazon AWS official certification MOC exam, and gain a 50% discount on Amazon AWS (Cloud Architecture) official certification exam (optional for students). For further information, please contact Dr Rafid Al-Khannak.

Modules

Business Continuity and Cyber Resilience (20 Credits) - Core
Project (60 Credits) - Core
Cyber Security Assurance and Risk Management (20 Credits) - Core
AI Based Security Systems (20 Credits) - Optional
Cyber Security in Network Systems (20 Credits) - Optional
Cloud Security (20 Credits) - Optional
Mobile and Information Systems Security Management (20 Credits) - Optional

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,800

Entry requirements

Applicants will be assessed on their academic qualifications although previous experience and interest in computing, IT, business or management is desirable. A typical offer will include 2:2 honours degree or equivalent qualification in computing, web development, computer sciences, software engineering, system engineering, mathematics with computer science, physics with computer science or a related discipline. Applicants who don’t meet the above requirements but have technical/management experience in industry could be considered (subject to interview). General Postgraduate Requirement for IELTS - 6.5 (6.0)