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Full time | Lanarkshire Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Information Security

Course Summary

The MSc Cyber Security is a specialist master's degree designed for graduates who want to gain knowledge and skills in advanced topics in data and network security to combat 21st century cyber threats. It focuses on developing your practical and hands-on skills to pursue a career in the growing market of cyber security. Taught in our purpose built laboratories, the curriculum will cover computer systems and network security, cyber attacks and defence, intrusion detection and prevention, data security, and network monitoring. These are built on a strong foundation of knowledge in computer networks, both wired and wireless, using industry standard systems.

Modules

Malware Analysis (10 Credits) - Core
Masters Project (60 Credits) - Core
Network Penetration Testing (10 Credits) - Core
Networks and Protocols (20 Credits) - Core
Research Design and Methods (10 Credits) - Core
Advanced Digital Forensic Analysis (20 Credits) - Core
Advanced Mobile Forensics (10 Credits) - Core
Advanced Network Forensic Analysis (10 Credits) - Core
Advanced Network Security (10 Credits) - Core
Applied Cryptography (10 Credits) - Core
Cyber Security Principles (10 Credits) - Core
Cyber Security: Law and Ethics (10 Credits) - Core
Fundamentals of Digital Forensics (10 Credits) - Core
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (10 Credits) - Core
Law and the Expert Witness (10 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,000

Entry requirements

Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree (preferably with a focus on Computing) that is considered to be at least comparable to a UK second-class honours degree from a recognised institution. Candidates who have other academic, vocational, or professional qualifications, as well as those with at least two years of relevant industrial experience, may also be considered for admission.