Cyber Security with Professional Practice (Taught)

Enhance your cyber security expertise and gain valuable industry experience with our MSc Cyber Security with Professional Practice. This 18-month program combines advanced cyber security education with a 4-month professional placement, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Why choose this course?
MSc Cyber Security with Professional Practice offers a unique opportunity for international and home students to gain relevant work experience within an external business or organisation, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

• Combine advanced cyber security education with real-world work experience

• Opportunity to secure a paid placement in the cyber security industry

• Develop practical skills and industry connections during your placement

• Same high-quality cyber security curriculum as the standard MSc, with added professional practice

• Support in preparing for placement applications and interviews

Although the placement is not guaranteed, the University maintains links with a wide network of organisations who offer placement opportunities.

What's unique about this course?

• Award-Winning Program: Offered by the "Cyber University of the Year 2022" (National Cyber Awards).

• Professional Practice: Unique 4-month placement opportunity, potentially paid, between taught modules and dissertation.

• Industry Experience: Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world cyber security challenges during your placement.

• Competitive Advantage: Gain hands-on experience, making you more attractive to potential employers.

• Flexible Placements: Options for paid or unpaid positions, secured through a competitive application process.