MSc Cyber Security 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Glasgow Caledonian University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

19,400 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

The MSc Cyber Security is an applied computing course that will equip you with the distinct specialist knowledge and analytical skills to pursue a career in the rapidly growing field of cyber security.

The course covers a number of areas including: Infrastructure security, focusing on perimeter security (firewalls, IPS), virtual private networks and device hardening; cyber operations, including classes in our purpose built SOC (secure operations centre); penetration testing/cyber defence, forensics and information security management.

Upon successful completion of the course, you'll be able to resolve digital, cyber and network security problems, design, develop and manage computing and network solutions for the resolution of cyber security issues. You'll also have the ability to evaluate current and emergent technologies within their legal, social, ethical and commercial context. In addition to the formal content of the course, the department is home to the student-led Ethical Hacking Society and a student chapter of Women In Cyber Security (WiCyS).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Cyber Security is an applied computing course that will equip you with the distinct specialist knowledge and analytical skills to pursue a career in the rapidly growing field of cyber security.

The course covers a number of areas including: Infrastructure security, focusing on perimeter security (firewalls, IPS), virtual private networks and device hardening; cyber operations, including classes in our purpose built SOC (secure operations centre); penetration testing/cyber defence, forensics and information security management.

Upon successful completion of the course, you'll be able to resolve digital, cyber and network security problems, design, develop and manage computing and network solutions for the resolution of cyber security issues. You'll also have the ability to evaluate current and emergent technologies within their legal, social, ethical and commercial context. In addition to the formal content of the course, the department is home to the student-led Ethical Hacking Society and a student chapter of Women In Cyber Security (WiCyS).

Admission Requirements

78+
6+
169+
59+
Minimum academic requirement: UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) which contains a substantial computing or information and communications technology component.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,200 GBP
International
19,400 GBP

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