MSc Cyber Security (Part-Time)

Northumbria University’s Cyber Security Master’s degrees have been recognised as among the best in the country after receiving full certification from the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ.

The issue of cyber security continues to be a major issue for both individuals and large corporations with a reported 117,339 incoming cyber-attacks every day (The Global State of Information Security Survey 2015).

For businesses it is no longer a question of if a cyber-attack will occur but rather when, and as such the demand for qualified IT security professionals has risen exponentially. Northumbria University's part-time MSc Cyber Security has been designed to give you the skills to meet this increased demand, including how to handle security incidents, identify new and existing threats, and determining methods to minimise them.

Response to Covid-19: Our focus is on providing a safe and welcoming learning environment and ensuring continued access to learning.

As a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and resulting social distancing requirements, we are intending to teach this course using a mix of on-campus and online learning activities. We continue to be guided by the Government to ensure our campus is Covid-secure.

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All information is accurate at the time of sharing. Courses starting in 2021 are offered as a mix of face to face and online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with restrictions, potentially to a full online offer, should restrictions increase in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.

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Level of study: Postgraduate

Entry requirements

• 2:2 or above undergraduate degree from a recognised university, typically in a computing-related discipline
• Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree or work experience may also be acceptable

Mode of study: Part-time classroom

Duration: 2 years (15 weekends)

Assessment methods: Coursework and exams

Scholarships or bursaries: Available

Student finance: Available

Payment plan: Available

Starts: October 2021

This programme is ideal for working professionals who are looking to build upon their understanding of information governance and assurance, along with technology risk management practices.

• Minimum 2:2 honours degree or above from a recognised university in a relevant field (IT/Computer Science/related field) or
• Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree

Non-standard entry requirements

• Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Leader and relevant module tutors where appropriate.