MSc Cyber Security
Liverpool John Moores University
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About this course LJMUs Cyber Security MSc enables students with computing and related experience to further their studies in this challenging and much in-demand sector. Study a course based on the latest research and informed by industry liaison Follow a curriculum aligned with the Governments professional practitioner benchmark for Cyber Security Masters-level study Enhance your scientific, engineering and technical skills Gain the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in Cyber ...Read more

About this course LJMU's Cyber Security MSc enables students with computing and related experience to further their studies in this challenging and much in-demand sector. Study a course based on the latest research and informed by industry liaison Follow a curriculum aligned with the Government's professional practitioner benchmark for Cyber Security Masters-level study Enhance your scientific, engineering and technical skills Gain the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in Cyber Security Benefit from the support of a personal tutor throughout your studies Computer Security focuses on protecting computers, computer networks - such as public and private networks, critical infrastructure, smartphones, smart objects, software and digital information from unauthorised access, change or destruction. This MSc is based on the latest research in the field. The programme and its modules are the result of extensive communications with industry and government, and the School maintains a regular industrial liaison panel. It is designed to equip you with advanced skills in the theory, practice, tools and applications necessary for a career in Cyber Security. We are proud of our high teaching standards and the approachability of our staff. Informal staff-student relationships are excellent. If you decide to study with us, you will be joining a relaxed and friendly department where staff are committed not only to student welfare but also to ensuring that our courses are continually developed to meet the needs of employers.

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A Bachelors honours degree minimum 2.2 degree classification in Computing or a Computing-related subject, including subjects with a significant core of computing

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities....

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Liverpool John Moores University
Byrom Street Liverpool L3 3AF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moorfields  0.2 miles away
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