MSc Cyber Security with Advanced Research

The University of Hertfordshire MSc Cyber Security with Advanced Research is a one-year master’s programme that teaches cyber threats and how to prevent them. Students gain skills in cybersecurity and learn how to research to gather information related to the industry.

In this degree, students cover topics such as network security, cryptography, penetration testing, and a research component where students undertake projects. They gain skill in ethical hacking, systems security, and risk assessments, which helps them to debug issues with databases and prevent information leakage on the internet, as well as manage cyber operations.

This programme also enables students to get better at data analysis and academic writing, as those are important skills needed to build models to solve problems. Learning in this programme is through lectures, independent study, group seminars, and practical sessions. Students will also be assessed through examinations, assignments, presentations, and a final dissertation. Graduates can work in the cybersecurity industry, government, and other sectors like finance or healthcare.