Overview

Taught in our purpose built laboratories at University of the West of Scotland, the curriculum will cover computer systems and network security, cyber attacks and defence, 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.

Overview

You will undertake an individual project as part of your Masters 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 programme delivery of Cyber Security 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cyber Security Frameworks
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
Practical Cryptology
Digital Forensic Analysis
Malicious Software Investigation
Network Penetration Testing
Cyber Security: Law and Ethics
Web Application Penetration Testing
Threat Intelligence
Investigating Digital Devices
Incident Response
Network Security Management
Research Design and Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should normally have a bachelor's degree with Honours awarded at 2:2 in Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Computing Science, Software Engineering, IoT, IT or IT with Business Studies.

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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18900 GBP / year

≈ 18900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7500 GBP / year

≈ 7500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK/Ireland: 11.750 GBP

Living costs

Hamilton

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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