Cyber Security (Online) (Taught)

Further your career with this specialist master’s programme in the fast-growing sector of cyber security where it is expected that there will be a significant skills shortage.

As our reliance on, and our use of, internet facilitated working continues to rapidly increase, the uninvited targeting and misuse of the technology has been increasing simultaneously.

This programme has been designed to provide the students with the understanding of the tools and techniques for preventing or limiting cyber-crime. The modules are structured to equip students with the ability to investigate suspected cyber-attacks as well as navigate through the challenges in assessing and managing security risks within the modern workplace.

Why study this subject?

This programme is carefully curated for individuals who are already in IT-related employment and are seeking to enhance their expertise in the context of cyber security. The practical nature of this qualification allows for an approach that’s focussed on the provision of skills that have immediate application within the workplace.

The programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Teaching methods and style

This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.

Career destinations

As a graduate with specialist knowledge of technologies and techniques that reinforce secure computer systems, you will be equipped take up rewarding careers within the ever-growing cyber security sector.

Upon successful completion of this programme such career paths may include: System Penetration Tester, Chief Information Officer or Information Security Consultant.

Global Trends in Computer Science (15 credits)
Security Engineering and Compliance (15 credits)
Cyber Crime Prevention and Protection (15 credits)
Networks and Web Technologies (15 credits)
Cyber Forensics (15 credits)
Security Risk Management (15 credits)

1 elective module from (15 credits):
Applied Cryptography (15 credits)
Multi-Agent Systems (15 credits)
Software Development in Practice (15 credits)
Databases and Information Systems (15 credits)

Research Methods in Computer Science (15 credits)
Computer Science Capstone Project (60 credits)

Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation, group work and journal entries.