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MSc - Master of Science
City Centre Campuses
Full Time
JAN
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
City Centre Campuses
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Birmingham City University
Full Time
JAN
18 months
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The MSc Cyber Security course provides a broad foundation for Cyber Security concepts while delivering advanced knowledge and skills in key technical areas. Designed to meet the growing demand from global business and industry for robust cyber security systems, this course underpins the principles and practical professional skills you’ll need to meet the future challenges faced by organisations, particularly when it comes to strategic security planning.
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?
This course provides future Cyber Security professionals with the knowledge and skills needed by the employers. Our strong links with industry enable us to teach the most demanding topics. You will develop state of the art technical knowledge, intellectual know-how, management capabilities and hands-on practical skills to succeed in meeting the Cyber Security challenges faced by modern organisations.
Our academic staff members are actively engaged with government and industry to help solve their complex problems. These strong links provide you with plenty of professional opportunities that will help you to acquire valuable exposure to the real life challenges of Cyber Security.
Enhancing your employability skills
This course is designed to ensure that you are a very sought-after graduate with the necessary first-hand, practical expertise of cyber security issues as well as a rigorous academic understanding of the sector.
Globally there is a shortage of experts who can work in cyber security at this very high level, so you will focus on the important technical material you will need for effective decision-making in a highly demanding career.
Professional Placement option
This course offers an optional 20-week Professional Placement, available to full-time students after the end of the Master’s year. The Professional Placement will allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. Please note that an additional fee is payable if you choose to pursue the Professional Placement version of the course.
For latest Entry Requirements please visit the BCU website.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,710 per year
Students from Domestic
Sep 2024; Jan 2025: £9,710 in 2024/25.
£17,710 per year
Students from EU
Sep 2024; Jan 2025: £17,710 in 2024/25.
£17,710 per year
Students from International
Sep 2024; Jan 2025: £17,710 in 2024/25.
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