Full time
12 months
18-SEP-23
MSc - Master of Science
Internet Security Systems
Taught
Overview
Cyber Security is a dynamic area of computing science. It's about understanding:
how the features and vulnerabilities of a system can be exploited by attackers
how to detect, prevent and respond to these attackers
Cyber Security is also a process, requiring input from and interaction with end-users, stakeholders, decision-makers or system designers.
The MSc Cyber Security is designed for honours graduates in computing science, or a discipline with a significant computing component, for example:
You should have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.
You'll benefit from our first-class record of research and development in dependable and secure computing. We have leading international research groups and three research centres. They focus on a wide range of computer science fields, including:
This course is part of a suite of closely related courses:
All four courses share modules. This creates a tight-knit student cohort that has encouraged collaborations on projects undertaking interdisciplinary research.
For this course (per year)
£12,900
For this course (per year)
£28,200
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a discipline with significant computing content, such as: mathematics, engineering, systems engineering. You should also have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications provided you have several years of relevant industrial computing experience.
Newcastle University is a world-leading university, advancing knowledge, providing creative solutions and solving global problems. The university is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, one of 24 leading research-intensive UK universities. In recent years, Newcastle University has also developed a presence in two similarly vibrant and globally connected locations, Singapore and Malaysia. These provide opportunities for global...more
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