MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
Abertay University
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Why Study Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security?Fully certified by the National Cybersecurity Centre - part of GCHQ - this Masters degree develops the skills and mind set needed to tackle the growing threat of computer hackers. Computer security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes.This Masters will put you in the ideal position to pursue a successful and often lucrative career. The industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for ethical hackers. It’s not ...Read more

Why Study Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security?

Fully certified by the National Cybersecurity Centre - part of GCHQ - this Master's degree develops the skills and mind set needed to tackle the growing threat of computer hackers. Computer security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes.

This Master's will put you in the ideal position to pursue a successful and often lucrative career. The industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for ethical hackers. It’s not unusual for the salaries of our graduates to start at £35,000-£40,000.

We’re the only university in the UK to offer a Masters programme in ethical hacking. We want to change the way you view cybersecurity to adopt an offensive approach. The best way to beat a hacker is to be able to think like one!

Aimed at Computing/IT/Technology graduates, our MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity covers a wide range of subjects, including penetration testing, digital forensics, information security management, Malware analysis, port scanning, buffer overflows and password cracking. Our research-active teaching staff are at the forefront of new developments, allowing the programme to evolve to cover the latest techniques and guidelines.

There are two modes of studying this degree. Full-time, on-campus over one year or, part-time distance learning over two years. In recent years, full-time on-campus class sizes have been around 25. This allows for closer relationships with academic staff and fellow postgraduates. The part-time distance option offers a virtual lab for practical work and weekly online sessions to meet staff, fellow students and get help.

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as:

  • Dell Secure Works
  • Goldman-Sachs
  • NCR
  • GCHQ

Others have gone on to set up their own successful information security businesses.

Career Opportunities

There’s an emerging job market for ethical hackers as companies become increasingly aware of security risks.

Some large organisations employ security testers and others use contractors to audit their systems. Our graduates have also set up their own companies offering ethical hacking services.

Some use their existing knowledge of programming, databases, networks or web development to find employment in these fields, with a deep understanding of security issues.

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89/101
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What students say
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Lawrence
05 Mar 24

As a distance-learning student, I find that having our classes on teams has been great way for me to get know my classmates and feel like I am actually participating in the lesson..Read more

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Daniel
01 Mar 24

The best aspects of my uni life are studying a course that i am interested in and enjoy, compared to having to do subjects i didn't really want to do when in secondary school. the..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in the field of computing/technology/engineering. The course is designed for students whose degree comprises a significant component of software development or networking. Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience. This would normally be a minimum of two years’ experience of working in the area of software development or networking in either a promoted post or with a significant level of responsibility.

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£7,900 per year

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£10,400 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£18,000 per year

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£18,000 per year

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Lawrence
05 Mar 24
MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
As a distance-learning student, I find that having our classes on teams has been great way for me to get know my classmates and feel like I am actually participating in the lesson...
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Daniel
01 Mar 24
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The best aspects of my uni life are studying a course that i am interested in and enjoy, compared to having to do subjects i didn't really want to do when in secondary school. the...
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Abertay University
Bell Street Dundee Dundee, City Of DD1 1HG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.3 miles away

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