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MSc - Master of Science
Clifton Campus
Full Time
JAN
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Clifton Campus
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Clifton Campus
Part Time
JAN
2 years
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Introduction:
Building on a practical foundation comprising the understanding of operating systems, network protocols security and how to develop secured code, you will learn how to critically assess the security risks to IT organisations and how to evaluate the information security solution to mitigate them. In addition, you will gain the research skills necessary to investigate the continually changing issues in computer forensics and security in Cloud infrastructures.
MSc Cyber Security is taught by highly experienced staff members, many of whom are involved with
If you're looking to work in computing and technology industries, this is a great fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to IT and computing.
Careers and employability
There is a wide range of career opportunities in the Computing and IT sector, and The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University has an enviable graduate recruitment record. This Cyber Security Masters course will prepare you for roles as a technical security specialist together with a range of technical development and implementation roles. You will also have the potential to develop into security consultancy and technical management roles.
Some graduates choose to venture into other sectors – such as project management or financial forecasting – where they are likely to be equally successful in gaining employment because of the transferable skills gained on the course. Other graduates go on to study for a PhD.
Recent graduates have secured roles with employers such as Railway Survey Design Institute Group Corp, Bouygues Telecom and Penpec Group, as:
•Software developers
•Web designers
System administrators.
A UK honours degree (2.2 minimum) or equivalent in a technical or scientific subject, which includes but is not limited to sport science, biomedical, economics, information systems and multimedia. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,700 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)
£19,500 per year
Students from EU
Students need to pay additionally £1,850 for the placement year
£19,500 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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