MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security - Online
Wrexham University
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MSc - Master of Science

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North Wales Management School – Wrexham

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MSc - Master of Science

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North Wales Management School – Wrexham

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Cyber Security Skills in High Global DemandThe skills gap in the cyber security sector is vast and is growing all the time. A study by Frost and Allen with Booz Allen Hamilton projected that by 2022 there would be a worldwide shortage of 1.8 million Cyber Security professionals.A Smarter Way to Get a Cyber Security MScThe 100% Online MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security is designed to provide a new way for busy working professionals to gain a qualification in this high-demand and ...Read more

Cyber Security Skills in High Global Demand

The skills gap in the cyber security sector is vast and is growing all the time. A study by Frost and Allen with Booz Allen Hamilton projected that by 2022 there would be a worldwide shortage of 1.8 million Cyber Security professionals.

A Smarter Way to Get a Cyber Security MSc

The 100% Online MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security is designed to provide a new way for busy working professionals to gain a qualification in this high-demand and well-remunerated field. It is entirely flexible and can be studied anytime, anywhere and on a wide range of devices.

Designed for Ambitious Individuals From a Range of Backgrounds

The Masters degree is designed both for ambitious individuals who are not from Computer Science or Cyber Security backgrounds and want to launch a career in this area, as well as for individuals who currently work in the sector and are looking to fast-track their career with a high quality qualification.

What you will learn

The programme is designed to build the key professional competencies and skills of a computer scientist. It is also designed to build a robust understanding of computer security, cyber security and network security.

It covers key elements of cyber security and computer science, including:

  • Secure Software Development
  • Digital Forensics
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Systems Engineering

The programme has a ‘real-world focus and includes a mixture of interactive theory work as well as deep technical and practical teaching and e programme also includes a 45-credit research project, where students will work on a specialist topic with relevant supervision.

Experts in flexible learning

More than half of our students study part time and as a result we have considerable expertise in flexible study. This completely online MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security programme has a flexible design enabling you to study at your own pace, on your own terms. With six starts per year, you can start within weeks. There are flexible payment options and, for those that are eligible, there are postgraduate government loans to cover the full programme cost.

Career-centric Cyber Security Masters for the real world of work

This MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security is industry-led and career-focused, reflecting the culture and capabilities of Wrexham Glyndwr University. Our deep relationships with major employers have fed into the programme content and have helped shape a Masters programme that is built for career enhancement across a wide range of sectors in the modern-day work environment. It is this approach that has seen us ranked in the top 10 UK universities for employability for part-time students in employment.

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111th
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130th
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03 Feb 25

Wrexham University is such a great place to study because of its facilities available for postgraduate students, which makes student feel happy, since it would enable student to..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have or be about to complete an undergraduate degree in any subject with a minimum grade of 2:2 (or equivalent qualification). We will also accept Masters degrees or equivalent. We may also accept applicants who do not have these qualifications based on 2 or more years of relevant work experience. If you earned your undergraduate degree outside the UK, you should check that it is equivalent to a 2:2.

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£3,000 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Per 15-credit module : £500; Total programme fees £6,000; The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.

£3,000 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Per 15-credit module : £500; Total programme fees £6,000; The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.

£3,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Per 15-credit module : £500; Total programme fees £6,000; The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.

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Wrexham University
Wrexham University , Wrexham

Wrexham University offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, along with part-time and professional qualifications....

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Plas Coch, Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wrexham General  0.2 miles away

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