Cyber Security MSc

Program Overview

The University of Liverpool's Cyber Security MSc, PGDip, and PGCert online programs provide students with the knowledge and skills to mitigate the growing threat of cyberattacks. Through technical and problem-solving skill development, students gain a theoretical and practical understanding of cyber security principles, strategies, and techniques. The program emphasizes research, design, and implementation of robust cyber security measures and prepares graduates for senior technical and managerial roles in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Cyber Security MSc | PGDip | PGCert – Online Course is a focused master's degree designed to equip students with the specialist skills and techniques needed to mitigate the increasing threat of cyberattacks. The program aims to develop students' technical and problem-solving skills to tackle the broad range of cyber security challenges faced by modern organizations. The program emphasizes the development of robust cyber security measures through research, design, and implementation. Students will also gain a theoretical understanding of the discipline.

Outline:

The program consists of the following modules:

• Global Trends in Computer Science (15 credits): This module explores the latest trends and advancements in computer science, focusing on their impact on cyber security.
• Cyber Crime Prevention and Protection (15 credits): This module examines the various types of cybercrime, their impact, and the strategies for prevention and protection.
• Cyber Forensics (15 credits): This module focuses on the investigation and analysis of cyber incidents, including evidence collection, preservation, and presentation.
• Security Risk Management (15 credits): This module covers the principles and practices of security risk management, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Elective module (choose one from):
• Applied Cryptography (15 credits):
This module explores the principles and applications of cryptography, including encryption, decryption, and digital signatures.
• Multi-Agent Systems (15 credits): This module examines the design and implementation of multi-agent systems, focusing on their application in cyber security.
• Software Development in Practice (15 credits): This module provides practical experience in software development, emphasizing secure coding practices.
• Research Methods in Computer Science (15 credits): This module introduces students to research methodologies and techniques relevant to computer science and cyber security.

Teaching:

The program is delivered online, and students have access to an online development environment to practice and refine their technical skills. The online development environment includes all the technologies and software needed for the course.

Careers:

The program is designed to develop technical skills with immediate application in the workplace, positioning graduates for success in senior technical and managerial positions within the field of cyber security.

Other:

• The MSc program is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
• The University of Liverpool has been recognized by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR).
• The program is delivered in partnership with Kaplan Open Learning.
• The University of Liverpool has been offering online programs since 2000 and is recognized as one of Europe's leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees.
• The program is designed for online delivery, and the learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.

• MSc: £16,868
• PGDip: £11,246
• PGCert: £5,623
• Regional Scholarships of up to 20%
• 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
• 5% discount for up-front full tuition fee payment.