Computer Science for Cyber Security Program By Oxford Brookes University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2023Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security course will equip you with the advanced technical skills needed to produce modern secure systems. The course builds on knowledge gained from your first degree. It is for recent graduates and those with substantial experience in the computing industry.    Our teaching staff have a wide range of expertise. We put an emphasis on live projects, alongside group work modelled on industry standard working patterns.   You will use industry standard tools in our security, server and networking laboratories. These labs provide a safe space for you to practice both offensive and defensive security techniques.   The UK government has highlighted cyber threats as one of the four main threats to the UK. There is an increasing need to protect people, business and data from malicious attacks. Individuals skilled in computer science and cyber security who can design and build secure software and systems are in demand.
We are proud to announce that this course has been awarded full GCHQ certification, the gold standard for courses in Cyber Security.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security course will equip you with the advanced technical skills needed to produce modern secure systems. The course builds on knowledge gained from your first degree. It is for recent graduates and those with substantial experience in the computing industry.    Our teaching staff have a wide range of expertise. We put an emphasis on live projects, alongside group work modelled on industry standard working patterns.   You will use industry standard tools in our security, server and networking laboratories. These labs provide a safe space for you to practice both offensive and defensive security techniques.   The UK government has highlighted cyber threats as one of the four main threats to the UK. There is an increasing need to protect people, business and data from malicious attacks. Individuals skilled in computer science and cyber security who can design and build secure software and systems are in demand.
We are proud to announce that this course has been awarded full GCHQ certification, the gold standard for courses in Cyber Security.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
2.7+
You should normally hold a first degree equivalent to at least a British lower second class bachelor's degree in a computer-related subject. If your first degree is not in computing but you have worked in the computing industry you can also be considered. If you have no experience or degree in a computing related discipline then you should consider our MSc in Computing Science. You would normally be proficient at programming in C++/Java or similar.
30 Jun 2023
1 Year
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,150 GBP
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International Students

17,900 GBP
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Oxford Brookes offers a wide choice of undergraduate degrees. All of our courses are designed to help students gain valuable, practical skills and prepare them for employment. 

Teaching and learning

Oxford Brookes has a strong global reputation for teaching.  As well as being ranked sixth for teaching among the UK’s modern universities (Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2022), our staff have won 11 National Teaching Fellowships. The fellowships reflect our teaching staff’s enthusiasm, expertise, and willingness to look for new and fresh approaches to teaching.

Undergraduate students at Oxford Brookes have lots of opportunities to gain practical skills and hands-on experience. Most courses offer either work placements, or opportunities such as working on projects for real clients or learning with a mentor.

Support

Oxford Brookes provides lots of support for its undergraduate students. As a student at Brookes, you will have an academic adviser to guide you during your studies. All students can easily access study skills advice, and international students can take classes to perfect their academic English, including some credit-bearing classes. There is plenty of personal support available, too, and a dedicated International Student Advice Team (ISAT).

Applying to study at university can be a daunting process, particularly if you are doing it for the first time.

At Oxford Brookes we try to make the process as straightforward as we can. If you are a prospective undergraduate student you may find our 'How to apply' pages useful. They take you through the timings for applying depending on your course start date, how to apply through UCAS, entry requirements, late applications and where you can go to ask questions.

We wish you all the best with your applications!


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Take charge of your career

Our postgraduate opportunities can help you advance in your career, building on your undergraduate degree and developing your professional skills. 

Oxford Brookes offers different study options, including part-time and distance learning, so that our students can make the most of postgraduate study alongside work, family or voluntary commitments.  

Postgraduate taught courses

Oxford Brookes has a range of stimulating and engaging postgraduate taught courses. Oxford Brookes’ taught courses are recognised externally for excellent teaching, helping you extend your knowledge, enhance your skills and consider new perspectives.


Dynamic, relevant learning

Postgraduate students at Oxford Brookes explore different styles and routes of learning. As well as experiencing conventional classroom teaching, as a postgraduate student at Oxford Brookes you might learn from other students, through community engagement, or by applying your skills practically in a project or work placement.

Teaching and learning

Oxford Brookes has a strong global reputation for teaching.   As well as being ranked sixth for teaching among the UK’s modern universities (Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2022), our staff have won 11 National Teaching Fellowships. The fellowships reflect our teaching staff’s enthusiasm, expertise, and willingness to look for new and fresh approaches to teaching.

Support

Oxford Brookes provides lots of support for its postgraduate students. As a student at Brookes, you will have an academic adviser to guide you during your studies. All students can easily access study skills advice, and international students can take classes to perfect their academic English, including some credit-bearing classes. There is plenty of personal support available, too, and a dedicated International Student Advice Team (ISAT).

Applying to study at university can be a daunting process, particularly if you are doing it for the first time.

At Oxford Brookes we try to make the process as straightforward as we can. If you are considering postgraduate study, our postgraduate 'How to apply' information pages will give you the information you need to submit your application as the process for applying is different from undergraduate.

We wish you all the best with your applications!


World-class resources

Oxford has brilliant resources for students, including libraries, museums and creative venues. Oxford Brookes also has strong partnerships with many local institutions and businesses, including the Ashmolean Museum, Bodleian Library, Science Oxford, BMW and some local F1 racing teams.


A centre of research excellence

Research at Oxford Brookes enjoys an international reputation, attracting high-quality staff and students as well as major funded projects. 97% of research at Brookes is internationally recognised (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

Research students at Oxford Brookes join a vibrant and supportive environment and benefit from expert supervision. As a research student, you will have access to excellent research training led by the Oxford Brookes Graduate College.

Research students at Oxford Brookes join a vibrant and supportive environment and benefit from expert supervision. As a research student, you will have access to excellent research training led by the Oxford Brookes Graduate College.

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