Course Overview

This highly specialized program is designed for graduates who want to gain knowledge and skills in advanced topics in data and network security to combat 21st-century cyber threats. It focuses on developing your practical and hands-on skills to pursue a career in the growing market of cybersecurity. Taught in our purpose-built laboratories, the curriculum will cover computer systems and network security, cyber-attacks and defense, intrusion detection and prevention, data security, and network monitoring. These are built on a strong foundation of knowledge in computer networks, both wired and wireless, using industry-standard systems. You will undertake an individual project as part of your Masters's degree which allows you to carry out a substantive work-based project on a topic of your interest either in the University or, where possible, in a company. The program delivery will draw on strong links with industry in its learning, teaching, and professional development incorporating real-world learning through industry case studies, guest lecturer involvement, and supported industry projects.

General Eligibility

You should normally have a Bachelors Degree with Honours awarded at 2:1 in Computing Science, Computer Networking. Applicants with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent, or have at least 3 years of relevant industrial experience may also be considered.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• overall score 6.0_x000D_ no sub-test less than 5.5