MSc Computer Science For Cyber Security

at Heriot-Watt University

Modules
 

• Computer Network Security
• Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering
• Industrial Programming
• Systems Programming
• Advanced Network Security
• Distributed & Parallel Technologies
• Digital Forensics
• Research Methods and Project Planning

• Typically we would recognise a Bachelor degree of at least three years with a final average mark of at least 60% as comparable to a UK 2:1 and a final average mark of at least 55% as comparable to a UK 2:2. We do not accept Vocational or General degrees.

International Tuition Fees:

£25,480

Potential career paths:
 

• Information Security Analyst - Analyses systems for vulnerabilities, installs security systems, and looks for threats.
• Cyber Security Engineer - Designs and develops solutions for protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
• Cyber Security Consultant - Provides advice to organisations on how to protect their systems and data from cyberattacks.
• Cyber Security Architect - Designs and oversees implementation of cybersecurity strategies for organisations.
• Penetration Tester/Ethical Hacker - Tests systems for weaknesses by safely hacking into them.
• Cyber Security Manager - Leads cybersecurity strategy and operations for an organisation.
• Cyber Security Software Developer - Creates new security software, tools, and systems.