Cyber Security MSc
Anglia Ruskin University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Learn how to identify and assess vulnerabilities, threats, and risks and implement and test secure systems. Gain career-boosting skills and make an impact on our internet and IT technology-dependent world with our Masters degree in Cambridge.Study in the Silicon Fen, known for its tech market and range of jobs in computer science industry – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers.Gain skills in a broad range of cyber security areas, including all aspects of cyber physical systems ...Read more

Learn how to identify and assess vulnerabilities, threats, and risks and implement and test secure systems. Gain career-boosting skills and make an impact on our internet and IT technology-dependent world with our Masters degree in Cambridge.Study in the Silicon Fen, known for its tech market and range of jobs in computer science industry – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers.Gain skills in a broad range of cyber security areas, including all aspects of cyber physical systems and associated security issues.Learn about possible attacks and penetration testing scenarios, and how to mitigate them, though hands-on practical exercises.We're a Cisco Networking Academy and EC-Council Academic Partner, covering industry needs and industry-specific certifications including ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, risk management and cyber defence.Cyber security is one of the top priorities for governments and organisations worldwide, yet there is a continuing global shortage of graduates with this skill set.Focusing from the strategic, operational, and technical perspectives of security within an organisation, our MSc Cyber Security covers all aspects of Cyber Physical Systems including network and communication infrastructure, end devices, applications, systems, data and security concerns from all these aspects.Study in our specialised lab in Cambridge and put yourself ahead of the game. As you learn how to apply your knowledge and skills hands-on, you will be able to fulfil cyber security roles across the sectors. Before starting the course, we strongly recommended that you have have fundamental knowledge of computer networks.

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61/101
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121st

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Entry requirements

Students will normally hold a first or second class honours degree in a computing discipline. Candidates with degrees in other disciplines but with relevant experience will also be considered. Such candidates will normally have worked for 3 or more years at a responsible level in an area closely related to the academic discipline to be studied. Such applicants will be interviewed by the course leader or nominated representative to ascertain that the applicant has the ability to succeed at postgraduate level. Equivalent recognised overseas qualifications are also accepted.

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£10,600 per year

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£17,700 per year

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£17,700 per year

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Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University , Cambridge

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) offers gold standard teaching (Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), 2023) and expert tuition across...

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Anglia Ruskin University
East Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1PT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.4 miles away

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