MSc Cyber Security with Placement Year
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
One of a range of degrees from the taught master's programme at the Department of Computer Science. This course considers current research and practice in cyber security. You will build the fundamental and advanced aspects of cyber security in terms of theory, practice, policy and security standard to enable critical cyber security decision marking, the extant threats to current and emerging systems and networks and the effective countermeasures to such threats in compliance with information security management standards, and the social, legal and ethical issues relating to cyber security in the context of digital forensics, information security management, penetrating testing and cyber operations.
The programme offers three award routes that you can choose to study: MSc Cyber Security wit
Key highlights
- Covers current research and practice in cyber security
- Combines theory, practice, policy and security standards
- Examines threats to current and emerging systems and networks
- Teaches countermeasures compliant with information security management standards
- Explores social, legal and ethical issues in cyber security
- Spans digital forensics, penetration testing and cyber operations
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber security analyst
- Penetration tester
- Digital forensics analyst
- Information security manager
- Security operations centre analyst
- Cyber security consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £14,400 | International: £19,800
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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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