MSc Cyber Security
Course overview
This Master's degree in Cyber Security is officially recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It will train students to be skilled professionals who can protect companies from new and changing online threats. Key areas students will study include managing information risk, building security programmes, checking security controls, and keeping computer networks safe.
Students will learn through a blend of lectures, lab sessions, and talks from industry experts. The course material includes hands-on practical work using real-life simulations. For their assessment, they will complete several tasks, such as written work, reports, oral exams, and practical tests. Finally, they must complete a large security project to combine all the key skills they learn.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need to hold a Second Class undergraduate honours degree (2:2) or an equivalent qualification in a subject area with substantial Computing content, such as Electronics and Information Systems.
- Alternatively, candidates who hold a degree in an unrelated subject area or a lower degree classification will be considered individually if they can demonstrate sufficient and relevant work experience in the computing or security field.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate their proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component score lower than 5.5, or by submitting equivalent test scores from an accepted English language test.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
RGU Financial Award for MBA Students
10% discount towards tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesRGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students
Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.
Up to £5,000RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.
RGU International Student Discount for Research Students
£3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.
Up to £3,000
Career opportunities
Graduates from this NCSC-certified course are prepared for a range of professional roles in the cybersecurity sector. Major career paths include:
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Computer Network Architect
- Digital Forensics Expert
- Security Operations Analyst
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the full-time MSc Cyber Security course for international Students is £18970.
Admission
The full-time MSc Cyber Security course has two main intake periods: September and January. Applications can be submitted online directly to Robert Gordon University. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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