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MSc Applied Cyber Security

Different course options

Full time | Newport Campus | 1 year | FEB-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

FEB-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Information Security

Course Summary

With the increasing sophistication of threats to the cyber landscape coupled with the rapid increase in attempts to disrupt our critical systems and gain commercial and personal data, there is an ever-increasing demand for high skilled cyber security graduates to defend individuals and organisations from a diverse range of cybercrimes. The MSc Applied Cyber Security course will equip you with the latest knowledge and understanding of the cyber threats associated with the use of technology in business and how to deal with them. You will cover both the technical and management/governance areas required to operate in the cyber security profession, allowing you to enhance your existing skills and develop a range of key transferrable skills valued by employers in both the public and private sectors.

Modules

Advanced Digital Forensic Techniques (20 Credits)
Advanced Security Techniques and Concepts (20 Credits)
Applied Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security (20 Credits)
Legislation, Risk and Governance in Cyber Security (20 Credits)
MSc Dissertation (60 Credits)
Mobile Device Forensics (20 Credits)
Security Management and Incident Response (20 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,060

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,900

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements: This course is designed for graduates with a minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent. Entrants should normally be graduates in a computing or related area and have very good IT skills.