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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Per year
Start Date
2025-01-01
Medium of studying
Duration
16 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Cybersecurity | Network Security | Information Technology
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-01-01-
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Bournemouth University's MSc Internet of Things with Cyber Security equips students with the skills to manage security challenges in the IoT industry. Through hands-on experience, they learn to design secure IoT systems, understand cyber risks, and enhance their employability in the rapidly growing field. With access to a dedicated IoT Lab and international placement opportunities, graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles in the IoT sector.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

This MSc Internet of Things with Cyber Security program at Bournemouth University is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to manage the security challenges of the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The program focuses on both the design and development of secure IoT systems and the understanding of cyber security risks associated with them.


Objectives:

  • Learn how to design and build the next generation of smart devices and networked systems.
  • Understand the cyber security risks associated with IoT systems and how to design and build safe and trustworthy systems.
  • Gain hands-on experience in designing and developing IoT systems.
  • Explore areas of interest through research as part of the individual Master's Project.
  • Enhance employability through international placements and career support.
  • Benefit from close relationships with companies, research, and government agencies interested in recruiting skilled IoT graduates.

Assessment:

  • Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.
  • The programme specification can be downloaded as a PDF file.

Teaching:

  • The course is taught by staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit.
  • This could include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, and research students.
  • Many of the teaching staff are actively engaged in research and/or professional practice, which is integrated into the teaching of this course.
  • Please note that teaching staff can change.

Careers:

  • The program prepares students for a wide range of opportunities within the fast-growing Internet of Things (IoT) industry.
  • Potential job roles include:
  • Product Manager, Consumer IoT
  • IoT Global Partner Manager
  • Computer Vision Developer / Programmer
  • Test Engineer - Manual, Embedded Systems
  • New Technologies & Innovation Manager
  • Business Transformation Manager
  • Head of Connected Cities
  • IoT Proposition Manager

Other:

  • The program includes a dedicated IoT Lab where students can engage with the research activities of the Department.
  • Students can choose option units in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Security by Design, Human Factors, and SIEM.
  • The program is regularly reviewed to take advantage of new approaches to teaching and learning as well as developments in industry.
  • These changes will come into effect for all new students from January 2025 entry.
  • Applicants will be notified by the admissions team of any changes.
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