Master the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's cyber security domains. In our Cyber Security MSc, you'll explore cyber security theories, principles, practices, technologies and more.
Cyber security is a dynamic area of computing science.
It's about understanding:
Cyber security is also a process, requiring input from and interaction with end-users, stakeholders, decision-makers or system designers.
You'll study cyber security theories, principles, practices and technologies, and build your expertise in:
This curriculum also includes machine learning.
The MSc Cyber Security is designed for honours graduates in computing science , or a discipline with a significant computing component, for example:
You should have a good background in computer systems , including programming . We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.
Our research and development in dependable and secure computing is world-leading. Our international research groups and research centres focus on a wide range of computer science fields, including:
We are a hub of digital innovation. You'll benefit from our:
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|---|---|---|---|
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