Cyber Security with Project Management

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution, or a minimum of three years relevant industrial work experience.

Months of entry

February, April, June, August, October, November

Course content

The course will help you to realise the complexity and challenges associated with cyber security in a highly dynamic and constantly evolving threat landscape. Offering a blended programme amalgamating the management and hands-on skills required by cyber security professionals, the course covers a wide range of topics including programming; databases; security; project management and computer networking. It is delivered by a dedicated team of cyber security experts and active researchers in the area; you will also have the opportunity to acquire certain units from the programme as dedicated credit-based short courses outside the normal MSc route.

Key features

• Each taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode of six weeks
• Study in our modern STEM building, complete with the latest specialised computing equipment
• Experience interactive sessions and demonstrations delivered by guest speakers

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course are likely to progress into careers in the following areas: security associate; security analyst; information security and risk practitioner; security architect; and intrusion analyst. As a graduate of this course, you will also have the opportunity for further study at MSc by Research or PhD level.

Areas of study may include:

• Cyber defence
• Information governance and compliance
• Research methodologies
• Tactical and strategic cyber security management

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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