Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This cyber security program equips computer science graduates with the expertise to build careers in the field. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with practical hands-on exercises, emphasizing human-centered security, information security and networking, and security-by-design. Graduates are prepared for roles as cyber security professionals, IT specialists, or pursuing PhD studies.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Semester 1:
- Information Security Fundamentals (10 credits)
- Advanced Human Centred Security (20 credits)
- Security Protocols and Threat Models (20 credits)
- Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues for the Information Society (10 credits)
- Semester 2:
- Vulnerability Assessment & Security Testing (20 credits)
- Advanced Security-by-Design (20 credits)
- Research Topics in Cyber Security (10 credits)
- Research Methods (10 credits)
- Semester 3:
- Individual Project (60 credits)
Assessment:
- In-class presentations
- End-of-semester examinations
- Practical laboratory exercises
- Dissertation
Teaching:
- Lectures
- Labs
- Online material
- Small group collaboration
- Hands-on exercises
- Instructional and support materials on MyPlace
Careers:
- Cyber security professionals
- IT careers
- PhD in cyber security
Other:
- The program is designed for computer science graduates with or without industry experience.
- The program aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to build a career in cyber security.
- The program is delivered in person.
- The program features three major tracks:
- Human Centered Security
- Security by Design
- The program includes a dissertation project.
- The program is strategically structured to ensure a balanced assessment throughout the two taught semesters.
- The program is taught by world-leading experts in cyber security.
- The program prepares students for projects in the area of cyber security that interests them most.
Annual revision of fees Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs. 2024/25 Go back Scotland£10,800 England, Wales & Northern Ireland£10,800 International£26,100