MSc Cyber Security
Buckinghamshire New UniversityHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Cyber Security programme at Buckinghamshire New University was designed to provide an understanding of how to analyse and protect system applications from threats and risks. The programme focuses on the technical and management aspects of security, current technologies, trends, and policies within the security sector, informed by guidance from the Communications Electronics Security Group (CESG) and the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP).
Learning methods include case studies, classroom exercises, guest lecturers and industrial visits to provide insight into current practices. Assessments are through coursework or group projects, which involve writing essays or reports, creating artefacts or portfolios, and delivering presentations.
Key highlights
- Develops deep understanding of analysing and protecting systems against threats
- Taught by academics who are experienced security industry professionals
- Access to a specialist computing suite on the High Wycombe Campus
- Builds expertise in assessing cyber threats and risks to applications
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — A typical offer will include 2:2 honours degree or equivalent qualification in computing, web development, computer sciences, software engineering, system engineering, mathematics with computer science, physics with comp…
Scholarships
International Early Payment Discount
One-off Early Payment fee reduction of £500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees. The full tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.
Up to £500Postgraduate Fee Discount
50% fee waiver per year. 10% fee waiver per year for September 2025 intake only.
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Information Security Consultant
- Penetration Tester
- Security Operations Centre Analyst
- Cyber Risk Analyst
- Security Engineer
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Cyber Security from Buckinghamshire New University can pursue roles as:
- Systems Security Specialists
- Cyber Security Engineers
- System Security Analyst/Architects
- Information Analyst/Architects
- Security IT Manager/Directors
- Forensics Investigators
Cost of study
For the MSc Cyber Security programme, the annual tuition fee for international students is £19,000.
Admission
Candidates can apply for this course using the university’s online application process and through UCAS. You can also speak with our trained counsellors for assistance.
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