Course Overview

The focus within this programme on the principles, technologies and practices of cyber security helps you to gain the appropriate skills for future PhD studies and research careers as well as to become competent practitioners. The programme comprises particular developments in security with a firm base in academic research and also offers the opportunity for you to study selected topics in advanced computer science. Included in the programme is the opportunity to enhance industry relevant skills with study in ISO27001 Lead Implementer and Ethical Hacking. These skill areas were highlighted by past alumni and industry practitioners for inclusion in the programme. Therefore, you have the opportunity to gain additional qualifications in: Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer; and CEH v10 Ethical Hacking. This programme meets a continued growing demand for specialists in this area by offering a way for individuals in current employment with relevant industry experience as well as recent graduates to study and enhance and develop their skills. The MSc Cyber Security programme will therefore draw graduates wishing to enhance their undergraduate studies in computing with advanced study of security to equip them for senior positions with responsibility for the IT technical and management based security of an organisation. In addition, the programme encourages those with relevant industry skills to specialise in cyber security or refine and develop their existing expertise.

Details
Course
MSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Study Level
Postgraduate
Routes
  • 15 months: 3 months (1 term) Pre-Masters + 1 year degree

    18 months: 6 months Pre-Masters (2 terms) + 1 year degree
  • Pathway PM Science Engineering and Health
Study type
Degree
Study mode
Full Time
Tuition fee
From £9,025
Scholarships
Start Dates
  • January
  • April
  • June
  • September
  • November
Campus
University of Bradford, Bradford
Entry Requirements
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