The course is delivered by cybersecurity experts, active in networking and security research. Our computing courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings across five survey areas (teaching, engagement, learning community, assessment and organisation). Our block delivery course structure gives you year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life.

About the course

Theres a high demand for talented professionals who can confidently navigate cybersecuritys complexities and threats. With its forward-thinking teaching and practice-orientated approach, our Cyber Security MSc prepares you to meet the challenges of this ever-growing landscape. You study rapidly developing topics such as cyber defence and information governance learn from leading academics in our cutting-edge facilities and gain real-world experience through hands-on projects and industry applications.

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. You graduate with the technical skills and knowledge required for partial recognition as a registered Chartered IT Professional (CITP), demonstrating that you are a competent professional who meets the industrys rigorous standards.

How will you be assessed?

The assessment strategy used is predominantly written assessments with only two (2) formal invigilated examinations throughout the course. The method used will depend on the nature of the subject matter being taught in each of the units where the most appropriate method is chosen and analysed (See UIFs). Students will also have the opportunity to engage into formative assessment throughout the course especially during exercises in the practical sessions where feedback on progress and performance will be given by their tutors for each of the tasks allocated.

The assessment strategy for this course is designed around a holistic evaluation on knowledge and skills acquired with strong emphasis on the requirements for this mode of delivery and diverse skills background and expectations of the target audience. All assessments used in the course are in perfect alignment with University requirements regulations and policies. Coursework assignments typically incorporate formative feedback so that students can gain an insight into whether their work is meeting the necessary thresholds and focus on meaningful remarks to improve both their performance and understanding in the subject matter. The assessment strategy has been designed with strong influence by the requirements and needs of the audience in PT mode of delivery for this course.

Careers

On completing this course you are likely to progress into a career in the following areas: security associate security analyst information security and risk practitioner penetration tester security architect intrusion analyst DR/BCP manager or security auditor.

As a graduate of this course you will also have the opportunity for further study at MSc by Research or PhD level.