MSc Cyber Security
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Computer security is one of the key challenges in contemporary computing. You will gain critical knowledge within the cyber security and digital forensic domains, combining academic principles and industrial practice. The course is informed by current research in security and digital forensics and is underpinned by our experience with external partners in law enforcement, the cyber security industry, financial institutions and other knowledge transfer activities.
Course specialisms include network security, penetration testing, incident response, malware analysis, cryptography, audit and compliance, and host and mobile digital forensics. The specialisation you gain in the taught modules is further developed through an extensive research-based MSc dissertation project, leading towards a mastery of a subject area and enhancing your particular specialism. Typical entry points to this course are in January and September.
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Key highlights
- Covers both cyber security and digital forensics domains
- Combines academic principles with industrial practice
- Informed by current research in security and digital forensics
- Built on partnerships with law enforcement, industry and financial institutions
- Specialisms include penetration testing, malware analysis and cryptography
- Extensive research-based dissertation develops your chosen specialism
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Computing; or above
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Penetration Tester
- Security Analyst
- Digital Forensics Investigator
- Incident Response Analyst
- Malware Analyst
- Security Auditor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,030 | International: £22,290
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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