MSc Cyber Security

at Bucks New University

Year 1 Modules
 

• Risk Management and Cyber Security Assurance
• Mobile and Information Systems Security Management
• Cyber Security in Network Systems
• Cloud Security
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• AI Based Security Systems
• Project

Applicants will be assessed on their academic qualifications although previous experience and interest in computing, IT, business or management is desirable.
 

A typical offer will include 2:2 honours degree or equivalent qualification in computing, web development, computer sciences, software engineering, system engineering, mathematics with computer science, physics with computer science or a related discipline.
 

Applicants who don’t meet the above requirements but have technical/management experience in industry could be considered (subject to interview).
 

General Postgraduate Requirement for IELTS -  6.5 (6.0)

Home, Academic Year 

£12,650 per year
 

Overseas/International, Academic Year 

£18,100 per year

Graduates from our MSc Cyber Security will have gained the knowledge and skills needed to sit some of the leading industry exams and certifications and to become leading specialists in the cyber security industry.
 

Positions can include:

• Systems Security Specialist

• Cyber Security Engineer

• System Security Analyst/Architect

• Information Analyst/Architect

• Security Analyst

• Security Engineer/Architect

• Security IT Manager/Director

• Systems Administrator

• Network Architect/Engineer

• CISO/CSO

• Forensics Investigator.
   

Based on the SANS survey the top four industries for cyber security professionals are:

• banking/finance/insurance

• information technology/management

• government

• consulting/professional services.