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MSc - Master of Science
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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This course will explore some of the biggest global threats to our society today while scrutinising how technology and the online world are disrupting the way crimes are committed and society's responses to them. This MSc will provide you with an in-depth understanding of cybercrime, terrorism theory, strategy and tactics, and professional security management. You will examine a range of topics including the online environment and how its infrastructure is exposed to and counters attacks such as, phishing, malicious software, and distributed denial of service (DDOS) as well as the risks faced by the professional security sector. You will also study the overlapping threat posed by both cybercrime and terrorism to the commercial sector, and the role of the professional security manager and security function in combatting these. Study serious and emerging threats and examine how security organisations are responding to them.Learn from recognised cybercrime, terrorism, and security experts in both the academic and professional sectors.Engage with guest speakers from a range of sectors and professions.Make use of new digital learning centre and facilities to enhance you learning experience.Develop your understanding of the commercial security sector.Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in security and related fields.The course will be recognised for membership points with the Security Institute a UK based membership institute for security professionals.
A good honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,600 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)
£18,700 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,700 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...