MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security

Program Overview

This online MSc in Computer Science with Cyber Security is designed for professionals and non-computer science graduates. It provides a comprehensive understanding of cyber security threats, security engineering techniques, and computational thinking. The program is delivered asynchronously through Canvas, with a dedicated team of academic tutors and a student success coordinator for guidance. It is accredited by the University of York and ranked 18th in the UK for cyber security.

Program Outline

MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security Online: Extracted Information

Degree Overview:

• Objectives:
• Develop skills in computational thinking
• Gain academic understanding of cyber security threats.
• Learn security engineering techniques and their real-world application.
• Enable career transition into computer science.
• Overview:
• Designed for working professionals and graduates with non-computer science backgrounds
• 100% online – study from anywhere
• 2 years, part-time
• Starts in June and November
• £9,000 total program cost

Outline:

• Content:
• Computational thinking
• Cyber Security
• Software engineering
• Hardware
• Artificial Intelligence
• Research methodologies
• Independent research project
• Structure:
• 8-week modules
• 15 modules for 150 credits (150 hours each)
• One module at a time, running consecutively
• Two short breaks in August and December
• 30-credit research project (300 hours) focused on cyber security
• Modules:
• Software:
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Software Engineering
• Advanced Programming
• Hardware:
• Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
• Computer and Mobile Networks
• Artificial Intelligence:
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Cyber Security:
• Cyber Security Threats
• Security Engineering
• Research:
• Research Methods
• Research Proposal
• Independent Research Project

Assessment:

• Summative Assessments:
• Individual written reports
• Academic essays
• Programming assignments
• Open-book timed exams
• Strict deadlines
• Written feedback for development
• Formative Assessments:
• Help develop skills and understanding
• No contribution to final grades

Teaching:

• Teaching Format:
• Asynchronous learning
• Fits around other commitments
• Student success coordinator for guidance
• Delivered through Canvas Learning Management System
• Weekly activities:
• Academic textbook and journal readings
• Short educational videos including microlectures
• Discussion Boards
• Diverse student cohort with varied backgrounds and experiences
• Faculty:
• Dedicated team of academic tutors

Other:

• Accredited by University of York, member of Russell Group
• World-class cyber security program ranked 18th in the UK
• Designed to develop theoretical and foundation understanding of cyber security
• Explores a range of cyber concepts and solutions
• Practical components and assessments to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges
• Online application available

£9,000