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Full time | University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Information Security

Course Summary

In an expanding digital age, protecting our data is of vital importance. Our Cyber Security MSc (formerly Information Security MSc) sits within our renowned School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering and our outstanding Surrey Centre for Cyber Security.The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security is an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research. The University, meanwhile, has been recognised as a gold-standard Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education. Both accreditations were awarded by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is a part of the Government Communications Headquarters.This means your teaching will be informed by world-class research conducted by nationally and globally rated experts in the subject. You’ll also benefit from our strong links with local and international industry.This course is fully certified by the NCSC. It will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to pursue a successful career in this sector.

Modules

Asymmetric Cryptography - Core
Information and Network Security - Core
MSc Dissertation - Core
Multimedia Security and Digital Forensics - Core
Secure Systems and Applications - Core
Symmetric Cryptography - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,900

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either computer science, electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, related disciplines with demonstrable exposure to programming and mathematics, or other alternative subjects related to data analysis, data science or informatics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

University information

Welcome to the University of Surrey, a global community of more than 16,000 students from 140 countries.   Surrey is a research-driven university which is at the forefront of tackling some of the most significant challenges facing society today. The university’s taught and research courses are organised across three academic faculties: the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and the...more

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