Throughout the programme you will develop yourself as an up-to-date, well rounded and outward looking professional capable of taking responsibility and effectively leading cyber security and technology projects and people. You will learn how to make good decisions and improve your performance in leadership, communication, problem solving and commercial reasoning.

Teaching and assessment

• Taught via workshops, tutorials, directed study and discussion forums
• Encouraged to integrate your work practice in module content and assessments where possible
• 24 hours of contact time per module, supported by a minimum 12 hours of guided tutor learning
• 164 hours of independent study per module
• Assessments are coursework only

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal and electronic reading lists that will guide your preparation for seminars and independent research.

2018/19 tuition fee:

The cost of the MSc is £7,650 inclusive of all materials and examinations.

The modules you will study do not require you to purchase additional textbooks although we recommend you allow an additional £200-250 for the duration of your studies should you choose to purchase any additional reading materials.

For more information on our interest-free payment plan*, corporate sponsorship and the Postgraduate Loan visit our Fees page.

*Interest-free payment plan and early application discounts are not eligible for Postgraduate Loan students

1. Information Governance and Cyber Security
   • Learn about the information governance and cyber security principles that underpin the management of an organisation’s information assets
   • Critically analyse the key concepts, theories, standards and frameworks of information governance and security, including risk management
   • Evaluate an organisation’s current approach to information governance and cyber security and advise on the design and implementation of an appropriate strategy
2. Leadership in a Digital Age 
   • Develop new knowledge and skills in leadership in a digital context
   • Become competent at the visioning, development and deployment of technological strategies and responses to challenges and opportunities in complex operating environments
3. Big Data and Cloud Security
   • Gain in-depth knowledge of cloud and big data security
   • Develop your skills in a variety of aspects of cloud security
4. Computer Networks and Security
   • Become introduced to the role and internal operation of computer networks
   • Learn relevant concepts and technologies at a layer’s level
   • Gain a critical appreciation of computer networks and security
   • Understand the underpinning networking concepts and security consideration to design
   • Learn how to implement a secure network using appropriate technologies
5. Computer Security
   • Develop a deep understanding of critical computer security techniques and countermeasures
   • Learn relevant cutting-edge computer security principles, models and terminologies required to secure modern computers
   • Gain an understanding of computer security concepts, technologies, countermeasures, issues and industry standards
6. Research Methods for Professional Practice
   • Develop the skills and knowledge required to complete a postgraduate research project which is relevant to cyber security technology
   • Work closely with our careers and professional development specialists to consider your career or future learning opportunities post completion of your degree
   • Develop a career plan and reflective log considering how your learning from the programme can accelerate the achievement of this plan
7. Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences  
   • Develop your language and communication skills for academic purposes
   • Become an independent learner
   • Identify the skills you need within your programme and develop these independently through a range of learning activities
8. Computing and Digital Technologies Project
   • Undertake a substantial academic research project at Masters level and present the results from this work in both written and oral forms
   • Experience the full life cycle of a research project from initial conception and development of a research proposal, through a critical review of the literature, planning, design, implementation and analysis of your main research project, to final evaluation, reflection and dissemination

• Standard entry requirements
  • Minimum 2:2 or above from a recognised university in any discipline (except Cyber Security)
  • Professional qualifications that are equivalent to a honours degree
• Non-standard entry requirements
  • Relevant qualifications and/or work experience, such as CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, (ISC)2, Amazon AWS or any other related certifications will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Leader and relevant module tutors where appropriate