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In an era when digital security threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, our Master of Science in Cyber Security programme is a postgraduate qualification designed for students with a background in Computing or a related discipline who are looking to specialise in Cyber Security.

You will be taught by academic staff who have a wealth of experience in industry, research and teaching. Teaching is undertaken in small groups with low staff-student ratios creating a supportive and friendly environment in which to study.

In our state-of-the-art cyber lab, you will gain experience focussed on the latest developments in defending digital systems, detecting attacks, or undertaking a forensic cyber investigation.

The course mixes practice and theory so you will learn how to identify and mitigate contemporary and future cyber security threats. You will gain experience of the latest methods, tools and technologies in a context underpinned by core principles such as ethical and legal considerations, strategic planning, critical thinking and problem-solving.

The course is designed for students who already hold a degree in a computing-related discipline and are looking to specialise in cyber security. The course is tailored to meet the needs of both aspiring cyber security professionals, researchers and those looking to advance in this critical career. Graduates will emerge as highly skilled, employable experts with the skills and confidence to forge a cyber security career ready to protect and enhance the digital infrastructure of businesses and governments around the world.

• Modules that incorporate the latest ideas in security technologies, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and regulatory compliance taught in a small group setting with low staff-student ratios to create a friendly and supportive environment in which to study.
• Structured learning that will take you from understanding basic concepts to determining, building and testing security solutions in dedicated teaching spaces with flexible network configuration and a wide range of contemporary cyber security tools.
• Consideration of cyber security across the full technology landscape – from cloud systems to corporate computer networks, to edge sensors and remote autonomous devices
• Teaching staff who are expert in the field from a wealth of backgrounds including industrial and business applications as well as advanced research establishments.
• Hands-on experience in exploring the latest technological and computing technologies, such as AI, autonomous systems and Internet of Things technologies