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Cyber Security MSc
Newcastle University

Cyber Security MSc

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Newcastle, Main Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Information Security

Course Summary

Master the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's cyber security domains. In our Cyber Security MSc, you'll explore cyber security theories, principles, practices, technologies and more. Cyber security is a dynamic area of computing science. It's about understanding:how attackers can exploit the features and vulnerabilities of a systemhow to detect, prevent and respond to these attackersCyber security is also a process, requiring input from and interaction with end-users, stakeholders, decision-makers or system designers.You'll study cyber security theories, principles, practices and technologies, and build your expertise in:information securitysystem securitynetwork securityThis curriculum also includes machine learning.The MSc Cyber Security is designed for honours graduates in computing science, or a discipline with a significant computing component, for example:engineeringsystems engineeringmathematicsYou should have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.Our research and development in dependable and secure computing is world-leading. Our international research groups and research centres focus on a wide range of computer science fields, including:security and resiliencedependable systemscybercrimecloud computing

Modules

Advanced Topics in Cyber Security (10 Credits) - Core
Cyber security is a rapidly evolving area, and its development is affected by many factors, including technological advances. This module aims to cover advanced topics and emerging trends in cyber security. Teaching in this module will be informed by the latest research advances related to the covered topics. Seminars and workshops will be used to support teaching and will provide opportunities to discuss, analyse and critique some of the research related to the covered topics.
Information Security and Cryptography (10 Credits) - Core
Network Security and Ethical Hacking (20 Credits) - Core
Project and Dissertation in Cyber Security (60 Credits) - Core
Research Methods and Group Project in Security and Resilience (20 Credits) - Core
Risk and Trust Management (10 Credits) - Core
Secure Software Development (10 Credits) - Core
Security of Complex Systems (10 Credits) - Core
Systems Security (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£31,700

Entry requirements

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.

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Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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