Cyber Security MSc

Liverpool City Centre Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

11 Jul, 2024Application Deadline

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

As our reliance on digital technologies grows, so does the need to defend them. With increasing cyber-attacks on critical infrastructures and personal information, the demand for cyber security has surged. This MSc aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills, including AI and machine learning techniques, to identify, mitigate, and prevent cyber threats and set you up for a thriving career in this rapidly evolving field.
Introduction Our Cyber Security MSc programme provides a solid foundation for you if you want to pursue a career or become a researcher within the field of cyber security.
The programme offers an exciting blend of learning experiences, delivered by world-leading experts and members of the University of Liverpool Cybersecurity Institute. We dive into the strategies, technologies, and methodologies used to protect digital systems from cyber threats, exploring critical issues and ethical considerations in the discipline.
You’ll learn how to identify and respond to cyber-attacks and how to design, develop, and implement robust security systems. This includes studying essential areas like communication network security, cryptographic protocols, artificial intelligence, and digital forensics.
With training in machine and deep learning, intrusion detection, firewalls, and ethical hacking, you’ll be prepared to detect and defend against evolving threats while understanding the legal and ethical dimensions of cyber security. You’ll also gain insight into emerging fields such as quantum cryptography, Internet of Things (IoT) and nanotech security, equipping you to tackle future cyber challenges.
You will graduate with a wide range of career opportunities and will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience to make a real-world impact.
This is an exciting time to join this brand-new course. The University is recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and is committed to support and invest in the University’s cybersecurity research capacity and capability.
Who is this course for? This course is for you if you want to take the leap into cyber security. Our MSc is for graduates with a good first degree in a related subject including, but not limited to, computer science, IT, engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry & medical sciences.
You do not require a programming background as there will be optional modules on programming.
What you'll learn

How to design, develop and implement secure systems using appropriate languages, algorithms and protocols
Critical assessment skills
To apply knowledge of legal, ethical and social implications of cyber security practices
How to effectively communicate cyber security concepts, research findings and project outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences
The ability to evaluate and adapt to emerging technologies and challenges
Proficiency in forensic investigations, secure system design, and organisational security
How to plan, execute and critically evaluate a major cyber security related project
Practical and personal skills that are required to work as part of a team in today’s IT industry

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

How to design, develop and implement secure systems using appropriate languages, algorithms and protocols
Critical assessment skills
To apply knowledge of legal, ethical and social implications of cyber security practices
How to effectively communicate cyber security concepts, research findings and project outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences
The ability to evaluate and adapt to emerging technologies and challenges
Proficiency in forensic investigations, secure system design, and organisational security
How to plan, execute and critically evaluate a major cyber security related project
Practical and personal skills that are required to work as part of a team in today’s IT industry

Admission requirements

Important Dates

Application Deadline

11 Jul 2024

Program Duration

12 Months

Starting Month(s)

Sep

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Cyber Security MSc

Liverpool City Centre Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

11 Jul, 2024Application Deadline

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

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Study Level

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Program overview

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