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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,580
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
6 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Computer Science | Cybersecurity | Information Systems
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,580
About Program

Program Overview


Cyber Security

MSc


Postgraduate degree


Overview

This MSc prepares you to work in the dynamic world of cyber security.


  • Practical course that includes a boot camp, attack and defence techniques, defending critical national infrastructure and cyber warfare.
  • Taught by experienced staff with international experience and current commercial practice.
  • Available either part-time or full-time, this MSc is suitable for those moving from other disciplines into jobs in cyber security.

What you'll learn

  • The UK is a globally leading digital economy, yet its prosperity is reliant upon an ability to secure businesses, data and networks from cyber threats.
  • Costs of cyber security failure are substantial for companies and nation states, with often hidden consequences for wider society.
  • To manage risk, the cyber sector needs rational and resilient people that hold an industry-informed, holistic understanding of current issues and future directions of travel.

Course structure

  • Cyber Security Bootcamp offers a holistic perspective of cyber security.
  • Critical Vulnerability Analysis exposes specific strategies for evaluating and reporting, for example, structural vulnerabilities and inadequate cybersecurity safeguards.
  • Business Security Architecture aims to develop your understanding of how to define an appropriate security architecture for a business.
  • Offensive and Defensive Cyber Operations aims to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the techniques used in computer and network defence.
  • Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) is about learning to define the relevant CNI for your country and analyse its potential impact on a chosen business or sector.
  • Cyber War is about who the threat actors currently are, and who they may be in the near future.
  • Dissertation : taking into account relevant theories, practice and organisational contexts, you first identify a target for enquiry in agreement with your supervisor.

Course modules

  • Cyber Security Bootcamp
  • Business Security Architecture
  • Critical Vulnerability Analysis
  • Offensive and Defensive Cyber Operations
  • Critical National Infrastructure
  • Cyber War
  • Dissertation

How will I be assessed?

  • You're assessed by a combination of reports, presentations, and set exercises.
  • Tasks such as table top scenarios and cyber wargames give assessment a real-world edge, while providing insight into practical methods of communicating complex cyber security topics to key stakeholders.

How will I be taught?

  • Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and discussion forums alongside a wide range of practical activities such as scenario simulations that require continual action.
  • Our learning methods are designed not only to help you build critical knowledge, but also to cultivate the interpersonal skills and disposition you need to operate effectively as a future cyber security leader.

Opportunities

  • Work placements, industry links and internships
  • For graduates of Computing disciplines, MSc Cyber Security supports entry into a range of IT roles where cyber security is an integral component but not necessarily an entire responsibility.
  • For those already employed in the IT field, this Cyber Security Master's provides opportunities for professional upskilling.

Careers

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Network Intrusion Analyst
  • Targeted Attack Specialist
  • Security Management
  • Data Protection Officer
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst

Facilities and resources

  • Knowledgeable staff and industry speakers
  • High-spec computing labs
  • Commons building
  • Newton Park library
  • Virtual Learning Environment
  • Access to free courses via LinkedIn Learning

Fees

  • 2025 entry
    • UK full time: £9,225
    • UK part time: £4,613
    • International full time: £17,835

Additional course costs

  • You may need to pay additional course costs over and above your tuition fees, for example, for specialist equipment or trips and visits.

Funding opportunities

  • Please visit our Funding pages for an overview of the funding options that may be available, including scholarships and bursaries.

What we look for in potential students

  • We’re looking for motivated, inquisitive people that have a good baseline understanding of computing.
  • You should have an agile mindset and a clear desire to pursue cyber security as a chosen career.

Typical offers

  • You should have a good honours degree in Computing or a related subject.
  • However, we'll consider applications from you, without a relevant degree, if you're able to demonstrate that you have relevant skills in computing and a passion for the subject.

How do I apply?

  • Ready to apply? Click the 'apply now' button in the centre of this page.
  • Need more guidance? Head to our how to apply webpages.

Interview and portfolio guidance

  • Regularly following the security section of The Register is useful, as is membership of the British Computer Society.
  • If you’re an international student or based overseas, web-based interviews may be offered.

Contact us

Related courses

  • MSc Creative Computing
  • BSc (Hons) Computing
  • BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
  • MA Business and Management

Key facts

  • Award: MSc Cyber Security
  • School/s: Bath School of Design
  • Campus or location: Newton Park
  • Course length: One year full-time or two years part-time.
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