Cyber Security Analytics MSc

Program Overview

MSc Cyber Security Analytics

Overview

The MSc Cyber Security Analytics is an innovative course that allows you to study two highly sought after skills: cyber security and data science. This combination enables you to study challenges in modern life from two complementary viewpoints. Our course has a strong focus on ensuring that safety, security and data privacy are inherent in the design of software systems.

Entry Requirements

• Normally a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a strongly numerate subject (e.g., computer science, mathematics, or physics)
• Evidence of good programming ability in a recognised modern computer language
• Applicants may be interviewed by video conference to assess their programming ability and suitability for the course
• The Python programming language is used extensively during this course; applicants with experience in other languages will be asked to learn basic Python before commencing the course

Course Content

• Compulsory modules:
  • CYBER MODULES (30 credits)
    • ECMM462: Fundamentals of Security (15 credits)
    • ECMM463: Building Secure and Trustworthy Systems (15 credits)
  • DATA SCIENCE / ANALYTICS MODULES (30 credits)
    • ECMM443: Introduction to Data Science (15 credits)
    • COMM108: Data Systems (15 credits)
  • COMM514: Research Project (60 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • CYBER MODULES (Select 30 credits)
    • ECMM464: Security Assessment and Validation (15 credits)
    • LAWM163: The International Law of Cyber Operations (15 credits)
    • LAWM155: Human Rights and Digital Technologies (15 credits)
    • BEE3109: Bitcoin, Money and Trust (15 credits)
    • SOCM033: Data Governance and Ethics (15 credits)
  • DATA SCIENCE / ANALYTICS MODULES (Select 30 credits)
    • COMM511: Statistical Data Modelling (15 credits)
    • ECMM422: Machine Learning (15 credits)
    • ECMM423: Evolutionary Computation & Optimisation (15 credits)
    • ECMM445: Learning From Data (15 credits)
    • ECMM450: Stochastic Processes (15 credits)
    • ECMM461: High Performance Computing (15 credits)
    • MTHM508: Bayesian Philosophy and Methods in Data Science (15 credits)

Fees

• UK fees per year: £12,600 full-time; £6,300 part-time
• International fees per year: £29,500 full-time; £14,750 part-time

Scholarships

• The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year
• Exeter Excellence Scholarships
• University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship (20% of the first year tuition fee for students enrolling on a postgraduate taught or research programme in 2025/26)

Academic Partners

• Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)
• Alan Turing Institute
• Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Facilities

• World-class computer science labs
• Babbage and Lovelace computer labs (comfortable, pleasant, and engaging environments)
• Breakout space for seminars and discussion groups
• Social space for socialising or getting refreshments

Teaching and Research

• Teaching is mainly delivered by lectures, workshops, and online materials
• Internationally recognised research
• Supportive environment
• Assessments: modules are either assessed by coursework only, or a mixture of coursework and an exam

Careers

• Cyber security and data science are elements of computer science that affect almost every aspect of society today
• Huge opportunities exist for the businesses and individuals who can apply machine learning; mathematical modelling; and offensive and defensive security techniques to applications in data science and cyber security
• Dedicated careers support from the Career Zone team
• Graduate destinations: career opportunities are limitless, with graduates being found in a variety of sectors, including software engineering, health communications, education, life sciences, finance, civil service, intelligence, and manufacturing

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