Program Overview

MSc Cyber Security (Work Experience)

Course summary

Develop the skills needed to protect and defend against cyber-attacks in our modern world, as well as adapting to new challenges through threat intelligence.

How you learn

• tutorials
• workshops
• problem-solving activities
• practical projects
• team work
• reports
• demonstrations
• discussions
• presentations
• structured walk-throughs

Key themes

• Develop ethical hacking skills to fundamentally understand cyber-attacks.
• Learn and deploy countermeasures that help secure and protect computer systems.
• Implement and manage information security within organisational frameworks.
• Learn the skills needed to undertake the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Applied learning

Work Experience

• You’ll have the opportunity to source a work placement for up to 12 months, where you’ll apply academic theory and your skills in a real-world setting.
• This hands-on experience will enhance your professional development and help you to make informed career choices after graduation.
• Throughout your placement, you’ll be supported to reflect on your experience and contribution to the organisation you work for.
• You'll also share your progress and achievements with your Placement Academic Supervisor as part of your final assessment.

Networking Opportunities

• We’re a member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) Academic Partner Programme.
• The CIISec is the only information and cyber security institution to have been granted Royal Charter status.
• This means you’ll be able to develop contacts within the cyber security community.
• You’ll also have access to world-class speakers and the opportunity to network with prospective employers.

Modules

Year 1

• Cyber Threat Intelligence And Digital Forensics (40 credits)
• Hacking Techniques And Countermeasures (20 credits)
• Network And Information Security (40 credits)
• Postgraduate Work Experience Applied Professional Diploma
• Standard Based Security Audit And Assessment (20 credits)

Final year

• Dissertation For Cyber Security And Computer Networks (40 credits)
• Research Methods And Strategies (20 credits)

Future careers

• Pen tester
• Information security officer
• Security consultant
• Threat analyst
• Risk management

Equipment and facilities

• You will learn through teaching in lectures, tutorials and practical laboratory sessions using the University specialist facilities at the Department of Computing.
• On the course, you will have access to industry-standard specialist software such as:
  • Virtual learning cyber security platforms (e.g. Hack The Box)
  • Dedicate Red-Blue Team Cyber Security Lab
  • Digital Forensics tools (e.g. FTK, Encase, Axiom, Cellebrite)

Where will I study?

• You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Entry requirements

• Bachelor’s degree 2:2 or above.
• Evidence of some technical computing background (work experience or degree).
• IELTS 6 (with all components above 5.5), or equivalent.

Fees and funding

• Home students: £12,120 for the course
• International students: £19,225 for the course

Additional course costs

• The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses.
• These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses.
• Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

Legal information

• Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.