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MSc Cyber Security - 100% Online

Delivered 100% online and part-time, so you can fit studying around your existing work and family commitments


University of Essex Online

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  • 5% discount if full tuition fee paid up-front.
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Study method
Online
Duration
24 months · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 7 Master of Science (MSc)
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Overview

In the always-connected modern world, it’s become critical for organisations to implement robust cyber defences to protect against attacks. This conversion degree will provide individuals that don’t have a background in IT with the skills to work professionally in cyber security roles.

Qualification

Level 7 Master of Science (MSc)
Awarded by University of Essex

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Description

This MSc Cyber Security will provide you with an insight into all areas of cyber security, from technical approaches and managerial concerns to legal ramifications and the psychological background to breaches. The course will prepare you to cope with cyber attacks in a measured and decisive way and will also help you to develop essential skills in teamwork and communication. Through the programme, you’ll gain a strong academic foundation which will enable you to unlock a range of careers available to cyber security professionals.

The MSc Cyber Security is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 180 credits.

  • Launching into Cyber Security (20 credits)
  • Network Security (10 credits)
  • Security and Risk Management (20 credits)
  • Secure Software Development (20 credits)
  • The Human Factor (10 credits)
  • Secure Systems Architecture (10 credits)
  • Principles of Digital Forensics and Cyber Law (20 credits)
  • Research Methods and Professional Practice (20 credits)
  • MSc Cyber Security Project (60 credits)

Shorter awards are available for this course; the 16-month postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) at 120 credits and the 8-month postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) at 60 credits.

Who is this course for?

This conversion degree is designed to provide you with specialist knowledge and transferable skills, enabling you to pursue a career as a cyber security professional.

You’ll learn and be assessed wholly online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), so there’s no need to travel to assessment centres. This means you can easily fit your professional development ambitions around your personal life, with no need to take a career break. Though you’ll study exclusively online, on successful completion of your MSc Cyber Security, you’ll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Essex’s Colchester campus.

Requirements

At University of Essex Online, we believe everyone should be able to access education. That’s why we offer two different entry routes onto our MSc Cyber Security, which take into account both academic and work-based experience. Our courses are taught in English, so to study with us you must have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or equivalent. If you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification, you’ll be required to pass a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

Career path

Given the increasing need for robust cyber security measures and the skills shortage in this area, this course is designed to make you an attractive candidate in this sector. You’ll be able to succeed in a range of roles such as Policy Maker, Software Developer, Risk Analyst, Threat Management, Secure Systems Designer/Programmer, Information Systems Administrator or Forensic Analyst.

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