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MSc Cyber Security
Edinburgh Napier University

MSc Cyber Security

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Merchiston Campus | 1.5 years | JAN-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1.5 years

Start date

JAN-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Information Security

Course Summary

Computer security is one of the key challenges in contemporary computing. You will gain critical knowledge within the cyber security and digital forensic domains, combining academic principles and industrial practice.The course is informed by current research in security and digital forensics and is underpinned by our experience with external partners in law enforcement, the cyber security industry, financial institutions and other knowledge transfer activities.Course specialisms include network security, penetration testing, incident response, malware analysis, cryptography, audit and compliance, and host and mobile digital forensics.The specialisation you gain in the taught modules is further developed through an extensive research-based MSc dissertation project, leading towards a mastery of a subject area and enhancing your particular specialism.

Modules

Applied Cryptography and Trust (CSN11131)
The focus of this module is to provide a core understanding of the fundamental areas of cryptography, identity, and trust. A key feature is to cover both the theoretical areas, while often demonstrating practical applications including key protocols.
Computer Penetration Testing(CSN11127)
Host-Based Forensics(CSN11125)
Incident Response and Malware Analysis(CSN11128)
Masters Dissertation(SOC11101)
Network Security(CSN11111)
Security Audit & Compliance(INF11109)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,650

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,430

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above in a Computing discipline e.g. Computing, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Software Engineering, or Cyber Security. Other similar disciplines may be considered provided 50% of the modules in the final 2 years of your degree are computing related and passed.

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