| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MSc in Cyber Security at this institution provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to cybersecurity, covering critical issues from data privacy to cyberterrorism. Certified by the National Cyber Security Centre, the program combines modules on penetration testing, cryptography, and artificial intelligence, equipping students with an informed mindset for a successful career in cybersecurity.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc in Cyber Security covers critical modern technology issues from the security and privacy of personal data to cyberterrorism, cybercrime, and mobile security. The course is the first in Wales to be fully and completely certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The program takes a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to cybersecurity, combining modules on penetration testing, formal modeling, information security management, cryptography, and artificial intelligence. Students will complete this course with an informed and alert mindset suitable for a career in cybersecurity.
Outline:
Year 1 (Level 7T)
Students choose 120 credits from a compulsory set and an optional set of 15-credit modules.
Compulsory Modules
- Information Security Management
- Critical Systems
- IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
- Computer Science Project Research Methods
- Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
- Network and Wireless Security
Cyber Security Optionals (Autumn)
- Designing-in Trust, Understanding and Negotiation
- Web Application Development
- Modeling and Verification Techniques
Cyber Security Optionals (Spring)
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Smart Contracts
- Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
Year 2 (Level 7T)
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
- Critical Systems
- Computer Science Project Research Methods
- Network and Wireless Security
Optional Modules
- Designing-in Trust, Understanding and Negotiation
- Web Application Development
- Modeling and Verification Techniques
Year 3 (Level 7D)
Students choose 60 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
- MSc Project
Assessment:
Assessment will be through a combination of written examinations, coursework, and a Dissertation.
Teaching:
Students will be taught by staff from internationally renowned research groups. The program utilizes sophisticated teaching and research equipment, including a Vision and Biometric Lab, a Maker Lab, a Theory Lab, a Cyber Security/Networking Lab, a User Lab, and a Visualisation Suite. The cybersecurity lab enables students to explore the security landscape, undertake experiments in network security, mobile security, and investigate threats in the context of the Internet of Things.
Careers:
Completing this MSc will considerably enhance your cyber security career prospects. Potential career paths include:
- Cyber threat analyst
- Penetration tester
- PhD researcher
- Data security analyst
- Secure web developer
- Verification engineer
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
MSc 1 Year Full Time
Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,650 £ 20,900 Tuition Fees MSc 1 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,650 £ 20,900 September 2024 £ 10,150 £ 21,950 MSc 2 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 4,850 £ 10,450 September 2024 £ 5,100 £ 11,000 MSc 3 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 3,250 £ 7,000 September 2024 £ 3,400 £ 7,300 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
A 2:2 honours degree (or above) in Computer Science or other relevant discipline. IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.
