Universities United Kingdom Newcastle University Courses MSc Cyber Security

MSc Cyber Security
at Newcastle University

Newcastle, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 26,400
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Cyber Security is a dynamic area of computing science. It's about understanding:

how the features and vulnerabilities of a system can be exploited by attackers
how to detect, prevent and respond to these attackers

Cyber Security is also a process, requiring input from and interaction with end-users, stakeholders, decision-makers or system designers.

The MSc Cyber Security is designed for honours graduates in computing science, or a discipline with a significant computing component, for example:

engineering
systems engineering
mathematics

You should have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.

Course Content
Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
- System Security
- The Challenge of Dependable Systems
- Information Security and Trust
- High Integrity Software Development
- Security Analysis of Complex Systems
- Research Methods and Group Project in Security and Resilience
- Project and Dissertation in Cyber Security
- Strategic Case Studies
- Security Tools and Analysis
- Machine Learning with Project
Entry Requirement
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a discipline with significant computing content, such as:
- mathematics
- engineering
- systems engineering
You should also have a good background in computer systems, including programming.

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications provided you have several years of relevant industrial computing experience.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees and funding

Home students
£12,300

International students
£26,400

Tuition fee increases
If your studies last longer than one year, your tuition fee may increase in line with inflation.
Career Prospect
Our Cyber Security MSc graduates have an excellent record of finding employment. Recent examples have included:
- Data Warehouse Consultant at NCR Corporation
- Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Ixia
- Civil Servant at GCHQ

Cost Of Studying At Newcastle University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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MSc Cyber Security at Newcastle University