Cloud and Network Security (Taught)

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Develop advanced expertise in cloud and network security, preparing you for high-demand roles in cyber security, cloud infrastructure, and secure systems engineering. Our MSc in Cloud and Network Security offers the postgraduate skills and knowledge you'll need to advance your career in IT and cloud-based systems or seek a leading technical or managerial role in a data-dependent organisation.

This MSc Cloud and Network Security programme is designed to develop advanced technical expertise in securing modern cloud and networked systems. You will gain practical experience in areas such as penetration testing, cloud infrastructure, enterprise networking, and secure system design, preparing you for roles in cyber security, cloud engineering, and security operations.

The programme combines hands-on technical work with real-world scenarios, enabling you to design, implement and secure scalable systems. You will work with industry-relevant tools and approaches, including virtualised environments, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.

Developed with input from industry, the programme equips you with both technical depth and professional skills, including problem-solving, communication, and ethical decision-making, enabling you to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies.

The programme has been designed collaboratively with industrial partners, allowing you to equip yourself with valuable professional skills and understand the ethical and environmental issues you'll encounter in your professional life.

Your coursework will be based on realistic scenarios covering technical issues, proposals, and reports designed to prepare for a successful postgraduate career. We'll also support you in gaining lifelong learning skills, which will help you take ownership of your professional development for the future, maximising your potential for success.