Cyber Security (F87) (Taught)

Designed for professionals wanting to develop or update their cyber security expertise, this masters degree is fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ. You’ll study digital forensics, information security, network security and systems security, exploring how to protect systems, assess risk and respond to complex cyber threats. You’ll also examine legal, social and ethical responsibilities, apply theory to practical security challenges, and tailor part of your study to your professional interests. On completion, your advanced technical knowledge and strengthened research, decision-making and communication skills will prepare you to progress with confidence in the cyber security profession.

Key features of the course

• Benefit from an MSc accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and fully certified by NCSC

• Build on your existing technical or professional experience in cyber security

• Shape your study through option modules and an independent research project

• Explore current issues across security practice, systems, networks and digital investigation

• Strengthen the specialist and transferable skills needed for senior cyber security roles

Course Modules

To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits. You'll study four compulsory 30-credit modules, choose 30 credits from a range of option modules, and complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• National Cyber Security Centre