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Anglia Ruskin University
MSc Cyber Security
Anglia Ruskin University

MSc Cyber Security

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Cambridge Campus | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Information Security

Course Summary

Why Cyber Security at ARU?

  • Study in the Silicon Fen, known for its tech market and range of jobs in computer science industry – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers.
  • Gain skills in a broad range of cyber security areas, including all aspects of cyber physical systems and associated security issues.
  • Learn about possible attacks and penetration testing scenarios, and how to mitigate them, though hands-on practical exercises.
  • We're a Cisco Networking Academy and EC-Council Academic Partner, covering industry needs and industry-specific certifications including ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, risk management and cyber defence.
  • Access globally recognised certifications like CISSP through our partnership with leading cybersecurity body ISC2.

Cyber security is one of the top priorities for governments and organisations worldwide, yet there is a continuing global shortage of graduates with this skill set.

Modules

Advanced Network Security Principles - Core
In this module you gain an introduction to current best practices in network security and the skills You'll need for the installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.
Computer Networks - Core
Major Project - Core
Operating Systems and Virtualisation - Core
Penetration Testing - Core
Research Methods - Core
Secure Systems - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£20,500

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold a first or second class honours degree in a computing discipline. Candidates with degrees in other disciplines but with relevant experience will also be considered. Such candidates will normally have worked for 3 or more years at a responsible level in an area closely related to the academic discipline to be studied. Such applicants will be interviewed by the course leader or nominated representative to ascertain that the applicant has the ability to succeed at postgraduate level.

University information

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Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) offers gold standard teaching (Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), 2023) and expert tuition across more than 100 flexible postgraduate degrees, making it a great option for students looking to deepen their academic and industrial knowledge of a subject. ARU’s hosts four campuses in East Anglia: Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough and Writtle. A partnership with ARU London provides an additional opportunity...more

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