MSc/PgD/PgC in Advanced Computer Security Masters Degree

... United Kingdom
... Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course Overview

The specialist knowledge you will acquire through the course will place you in a strong position to pursue a wide range of careers involving the analysis of risk, including computer incident analysis, cyber security analysis, information security consultant and managerial roles in the industry. The programme also gives you a range of computing skills that could be widely applied to any role within the fields of data science and computing.

You will be able to start careers in more technical roles such as ethical hacker or security incident handler, as well as management roles such as risk assessor, information security policy developer, data protection officer and compliance officer.

Students who are interested in further education can join research degrees such as MPhil/PhD/ProfDoc within the vibrant Cardiff Met research community.

General Eligibility

Applicants should meet one of the following:

Possess, or expect to obtain, an undergraduate degree or equivalent, in a relevant area with a minimum of a 2:2 classification;

Hold a suitable professional qualification from an appropriate professional body

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • Academic IELTS 6.5 overall in all elements, or equivalent.

    TOEFL IBT

    Overall - 72

    Reading - 18

    Speaking - 20

    Listening - 17

    Writing - 17

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computer Security Systems Information Security


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Campus Name

Llandaff, Cyncoed


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 1 year


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Available Intake

January, September


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Home: £9,000 & International: £16,000 per year,


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