Universities United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Courses MSc Cyber Security

MSc Cyber Security
at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,600
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

LJMU's Cyber Security MSc enables students with computing and related experience to further their studies in this challenging and much in-demand sector.

Study a course based on the latest research and informed by industry liaison
Follow a curriculum aligned with the Government's professional practitioner benchmark for Cyber Security Masters-level study
Enhance your scientific, engineering and technical skills
Gain the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in Cyber Security
Benefit from the support of a personal tutor throughout your studies

Computer Security focuses on protecting computers, computer networks - such as public and private networks, critical infrastructure, smartphones, smart objects, software and digital information from unauthorised access, change or destruction.

This MSc is based on the latest research in the field. The programme and its modules are the result of extensive communications with industry and government, and the School maintains a regular industrial liaison panel. It is designed to equip you with advanced skills in the theory, practice, tools and applications necessary for a career in Cyber Security.

Course Content
Core modules
- Research Methods
- Computer Security
- Network Security
- Project Dissertation
- Information Security Management
- Ethical Hacking
- Secure systems
Entry Requirement
You will need:
- an honours degree in Computing or a Computing-related subject, including subjects with a significant core of computing
or
- a professional qualification equivalent to an honours degree
Additional information:
- IELTS English language requirement: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
- Pearson PTE Academic requirements: 64 (minimum 59 in each component for UKVI purposes)
- RPL is accepted on this programme
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees
- Home (full-time, per year):£8,500
- International (full-time, per year):£16,600
Career Prospect
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

With an MSc in Cyber Security your skills are highly sought after by companies employing ethical hackers, secure software developers, computer security consultants, network or system administrators and data analysts. You could find yourself working in one of a wide variety of fields including data mining, security applications development, the police, intelligence, security or computer forensics initiatives, network security management or education.

Cost Of Studying At Liverpool John Moores University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

Check Loan Eligibility

MSc Cyber Security at Liverpool John Moores University