Cyber Security (Taught)

Our Cyber Security MSc focuses on information and system security and the analysis of complex systems, including machine learning.

Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK
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About this course
Cyber Security is a dynamic area of computing science, and is about understanding how:
the features and vulnerabilities of a system can be exploited by attackers
to detect, prevent and respond to these attackers

Cyber Security is also a process, requiring input from and interaction with end-users, stakeholders, decision-makers or system designers.

The MSc is designed for honours graduates in computing science, or a discipline with a significant computing component, for example:
engineering
systems engineering
mathematics

You should have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.

Research groups and centres
Newcastle has a first class record of research and development in dependable and secure computing. We have leading international research groups and three research centres focusing on a wide range of computer science fields, including:
security and resilience
dependable systems
cybercrime
cloud computing

Related courses
This course is part of a suite of closely related courses:
Cloud Computing MSc
Advanced Computer Science MSc
Data Science MSc

All four courses share modules, creating a tight-knit student cohort that has encouraged collaborations on projects undertaking interdisciplinary research.

Accreditation
The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). The BCS is the chartered institute for IT. Studying a BCS-accredited degree provides the foundation for professional membership of the BCS on graduation and is the first step to becoming a chartered IT professional.

The School of Computing at Newcastle University is an accredited and a recognised Partner in the Network of Teaching Excellence in Computer Science.