Cyber Security (MSc) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,200 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Developed in conjunction with industry and aligned with GCHQ recommendations, our cyber security course teaches you the very latest security principles, practices, tools and techniques. Led by a team of specialist staff in our newly updated computer laboratories, our MSc in Cyber Security will prepare you for one of the most in-demand roles of our time or a related research career.

As well as studying areas such as secure application development, risk management, malware analysis and digital forensics, you will gain an understanding of the business continuity and transformation aspects that are crucial to cyber resilience in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Using case-based analysis, you will have the opportunity to learn about security operations and forensic approaches to investigation across multiple platforms.

After graduation, you will be well placed to progress into a variety of roles in digital security and data science or a related research career.

This one-year degree falls under the umbrella of the Data Science Academy (DSA), run by the School of Computer Science and Informatics, in partnership with the School of Mathematics. You will benefit from the shared knowledge and skills of both Schools. However, your degree will still be run by the School of Computer Science & Informatics. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Developed in conjunction with industry and aligned with GCHQ recommendations, our cyber security course teaches you the very latest security principles, practices, tools and techniques. Led by a team of specialist staff in our newly updated computer laboratories, our MSc in Cyber Security will prepare you for one of the most in-demand roles of our time or a related research career.

As well as studying areas such as secure application development, risk management, malware analysis and digital forensics, you will gain an understanding of the business continuity and transformation aspects that are crucial to cyber resilience in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Using case-based analysis, you will have the opportunity to learn about security operations and forensic approaches to investigation across multiple platforms.

After graduation, you will be well placed to progress into a variety of roles in digital security and data science or a related research career.

This one-year degree falls under the umbrella of the Data Science Academy (DSA), run by the School of Computer Science and Informatics, in partnership with the School of Mathematics. You will benefit from the shared knowledge and skills of both Schools. However, your degree will still be run by the School of Computer Science & Informatics. 

Admission Requirements

180+
6.5+
69+
4.5+
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:
  • A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area, such as Computer Science or Computing, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
  • Evidence of modules which demonstrate proficiency in object-oriented (OO) programming and a relevant project. This may also be achieved by professional experience evidenced by a signed and dated employer reference.
  • A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 6.0 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,200 GBP
International
33,200 GBP

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