MSc, PgDip, PgCert Cyber Defence and Information Assurance (Defence)

... United Kingdom
... Cranfield University

Course Overview

The course will specifically focus on responses to severe, present, and emerging threats in the information domain. The system enables the student to gain an organizational view of cyber from a defense and security perspective, the domain, the drivers, and constraints. While a technical understanding is of value, the course is designed to ensure that the more significant, contextual aspects of cyber are understood, enabling decision-making about cyber to be undertaken within an organization.

General Eligibility

A first or second-class honors degree; or 3rd class degree with three years of relevant experience; or pass degree with five years of relevant experience; or HND/C with seven years of relevant experience.

Exceptional candidates may be accepted with ten years' relevant experience, where this experience is gained in Information Security, Information Operations, Information Risk, or a related role.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science


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Campus Name

Cranfield University at Shrivenham


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time,1 year, Part-Time, 5/4/3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score


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Tuition Fees Range

22110,

24120, (INT)


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Campus

Ormskirk, Lancashire, England

Entry Score

6.0

Course Level

Postgraduate

Total Course Fee

£ Home full-time: £2,340, International full-time: £3,420

Campus

Canterbury, England

Entry Score

6.0

Course Level

Postgraduate

Total Course Fee

£ Home part-time: £3200, EU/International part-time: TBC

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