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MSc - Master of Science
University of West London - (UWL)
Full Time
FEB-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of West London - (UWL)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
University of West London - (UWL)
Full Time
FEB-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
University of West London - (UWL)
Part Time
SEP-25
20 months
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Overview
As demand for cyber security professionals in the UK and worldwide continues to surge, this course will prepare you for the challenge of keeping IT environments safe and secure in a world where data is constantly under attack. The MSc Cyber Security course gives you a broad understanding of the latest practices and techniques for cyber security systems development and operations.
You will be able to analyse the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the human aspects of cyber security and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices. The course is particularly designed to tackle industry needs and job market challenges and produces informed graduates who are suitably equipped to thrive.
Upon graduation, you will have the critical skills and techniques essential for security-related jobs/roles in a rapidly evolving and diverse environment to appropriately solve typical cyber security problems.
You will also develop the necessary research competencies and build a solid foundation for applied research in cyber security, which will create pathways to further study such as a PhD.
You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) in a computing subject. A business or an engineering degree with a significant level of computing content may also be considered. We will also consider equivalent professional qualifications or a relevant HND provided you can demonstrate relevant work experience. In this case you will have to complete an interview with your application and some optional modules may not be available without a first degree in computing.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £9,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£14,750 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£14,750 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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