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MSc - Master of Science
York campus
Online
SEP-25
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
York campus
Online
SEP-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
This 100% online MSc Computer Science programme is aimed at working professionals and graduates from other disciplines who are seeking to move into a career in computer science. You will develop skills in computational thinking and an academic understanding of cyber security threats and techniques for security engineering and their application to real world problems.
This programme is designed to develop your theoretical and foundational understanding of Cyber Security. As a Masters level student you will read and learn about programming techniques, computer and network infrastructure and protocols, security risks and security engineering. You will explore a range of cyber concepts and solutions such as cryptography, memory and resource management, password protection, and denial of service attacks (DoS)
Practical components and assessments are designed to enable you to further explore these concepts from a theory lead perspective and develop a better understanding of their application in real world challenges and scenarios.
You need a 2:2 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in any subject or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,750 per year
Students from Domestic
Total programme cost: £9,480
£4,750 per year
Students from EU
Total programme cost: £9,480
£4,750 per year
Students from International
Total programme cost: £9,480