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MSc - Master of Science
Newcastle University
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
Newcastle University
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
MSc - Master of Science
Newcastle University
Part Time
SEP-25
24 months
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Overview
Cyber Security is a dynamic area of computing science. It's about understanding:
how the features and vulnerabilities of a system can be exploited by attackers
how to detect, prevent and respond to these attackers
Cyber Security is also a process, requiring input from and interaction with end-users, stakeholders, decision-makers or system designers.
The MSc Cyber Security is designed for honours graduates in computing science, or a discipline with a significant computing component, for example:
You should have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.
You'll benefit from our first-class record of research and development in dependable and secure computing. We have leading international research groups and three research centres. They focus on a wide range of computer science fields, including:
This course is part of a suite of closely related courses:
All four courses share modules. This creates a tight-knit student cohort that has encouraged collaborations on projects undertaking interdisciplinary research.
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a discipline with significant computing content, such as: mathematics, engineering, systems engineering. You should also have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications provided you have several years of relevant industrial computing experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£14,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£30,600 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£30,600 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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