Cyber Security MSc 12 months Postgraduate Program By Lancaster University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

26,985 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to face one of the modern world’s greatest challenges. This Cyber Security programme will prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career in cyber security, application and software security, and cyber law enforcement, among others. Cyber security is one of the greatest challenges of contemporary society, and it will only become more complicated as we progress. As a result, our GCHQ accredited programme provides you with the depth of knowledge and wealth of skills required to engage with and overcome these challenges. During your study, you will work within our world-class ICT Centre of Excellence, InfoLab21. Here you will study and explore eight taught modules and complete a substantial research project. These interdisciplinary modules will allow you to draw on expertise from four specialist departments: School of Computing and Communication; Law; Sociology; and Politics, Philosophy and Religion. Through studying these modules, you will develop a range of technical skills and gain specialist knowledge that will be invaluable as you progress in your career. Modules include: Information System Penetration and Countermeasures; Network and Systems Security; and Cybercrime.


Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to face one of the modern world’s greatest challenges. This Cyber Security programme will prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career in cyber security, application and software security, and cyber law enforcement, among others. Cyber security is one of the greatest challenges of contemporary society, and it will only become more complicated as we progress. As a result, our GCHQ accredited programme provides you with the depth of knowledge and wealth of skills required to engage with and overcome these challenges. During your study, you will work within our world-class ICT Centre of Excellence, InfoLab21. Here you will study and explore eight taught modules and complete a substantial research project. These interdisciplinary modules will allow you to draw on expertise from four specialist departments: School of Computing and Communication; Law; Sociology; and Politics, Philosophy and Religion. Through studying these modules, you will develop a range of technical skills and gain specialist knowledge that will be invaluable as you progress in your career. Modules include: Information System Penetration and Countermeasures; Network and Systems Security; and Cybercrime.


Admission requirements

6.5+
3.3+
87+
58+

1 Year
Oct

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

12,600 GBP
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International Students

26,985 GBP
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