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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Internet Security Systems

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

Cyber security is essential for all organisations, with hacking, malicious code and social engineering ever present threats to data. This programme provides holistic coverage of cyber security, from governance and policy, to cryptography, penetration testing and digital forensics. Grounded in core computer science, the programme develops the knowledge and skills to design, develop and manage secure systems to produce highly employable cyber security professionals.

Being very applied in nature, you will spend a significant proportion of your time in our Security and Forensics Laboratory putting theory in practice whilst working alongside world-leading academics.

Key features

- Refreshed and updated curriculum for 2020/21, reflecting the changes to the cyber security industry, including a brand new Cyber Physical Systems Security module.
- Benefit from world-leading research-active staff at the forefront of knowledge, conducting research within the Centre for Cyber Security, Communications and Network Research.
- Strong alignment of learning to industry recognised certifications, such as AccessData Forensic Examiner (ACE), and EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
- A significant focus upon practical laboratories using state-of-the-art security and forensic facilities.
- Active Computer and Information Security Society (CISS) provide opportunities for networking, problem solving, speakers from industry as well as a valuable source of contacts.
- Benefit from the courses extensive links with major professional bodies and societies such as the BCS, ISACA, IFIPTechnical Committee 11 and the Chartered Institute of Information Security.
- Take the opportunity to make career inroads through strong industrial links with major organisations such as Kaspersky, Microsoft, IBM, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and various UK government departments.
- Build on the foundation which this programme offers and take the opportunity to progress onto a research degree at MPhil or PhD level.
- The University has been awarded Academic Partner status by the Chartered Institute of Information Security, in recognition of the significant base of security-related expertise within the institution. This link encourages and enables a dialogue between academia and the wider community of security practitioners.
- Be confident studying a degree accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT* (accreditation pending).

Modules

This module looks at developing the necessary skills and techniques for analysing, critiquing and designing secure cyber-physical systems (CPS). Examples of CPS include the Internet of Things, transportation, robotics, maritime shipping and autonomous vehicles. Consideration is given to a systems-based approach to the security analysis of CPSs, the identification of vulnerabilities and the development of secure solutions.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,800

Entry requirements

A 2:1 degree in computing or technical discipline. A lower degree classification may be considered if you can demonstrate a significant level of experience in the security area, with competence in computer programming. Professional experience may also be taken into consideration.

University information

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon in between scenic Cornwall and the historic Dartmoor National Park. Plymouth is a research-intensive institution and has won awards for its eco-initiatives while becoming established as a leading university for sustainability. The university campus boasts nine award winning cafés, the Jill Craigie cinema, the...more

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