Master's Degree in Cybersecurity 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Universidade de Vigo |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Interuniversity Master's Degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Vigo and the University of A Coruña is a specialized study program that offers rigorous and comprehensive professional training in this field, from fundamentals to applications, from mechanisms to legislation and from concepts to real business problems.

The training program consists of 90 ECTS credits, divided into three semesters; the first semester is dedicated to technical subjects and the last semester is dedicated to legal and management aspects, internships in companies and the master's thesis (TFM).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Interuniversity Master's Degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Vigo and the University of A Coruña is a specialized study program that offers rigorous and comprehensive professional training in this field, from fundamentals to applications, from mechanisms to legislation and from concepts to real business problems.

The training program consists of 90 ECTS credits, divided into three semesters; the first semester is dedicated to technical subjects and the last semester is dedicated to legal and management aspects, internships in companies and the master's thesis (TFM).

Admission Requirements

Access and admission

The specific admission criteria for the master's degree will be, in order of priority:

  • The access qualifications of the applicants.
  • The academic record 
  • Other merits related to the field of cybersecurity. 


Preference will be given to those with degrees related to information and communication technologies, followed by those with degrees in basic scientific disciplines (Mathematics, Physics or related fields), and these will have priority over any other academic qualification. Previous professional experience in the field of cybersecurity will be considered by the Master's academic committee as an additional criterion for admission decisions, as well as, if deemed necessary, personal interviews with applicants to adequately assess their aptitude and motivation. 

The admission criteria will be based on the following aspects:

  • The suitability of the degree for access to the contents of the master's program, with a weighting of 60%. 
  • The academic record, with a weighting of 30%.
  • Other merits related to the field of cyber security (work experience, extracurricular training, participation in related activities, etc.), with a weighting of 10%.

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

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