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MSc - Master of Science
Headingley Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Headingley Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Headingley Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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Develop a deep understanding of cyber security to help prevent the risk of cyber-attacks, enhancing your career potential in industry.Use your background degree or equivalent background in IT to develop your ability to implement cyber security mechanisms into any business or organisation. As part of this course, you’ll:Develop in-demand practical skills in cyber security Study key topics you’ll need working in industry such as authentication, access control, malware, vulnerabilities, secure coding, sandboxing, virtualisation, vulnerability assessment, Unix security, and ethical hacking and penetration testing techniquesLearn through short, recorded lectures, lab and support documents with clear guidance, illustrative screen shots, and audio recordings
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Computing, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,400 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)
£18,440 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,440 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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