MSc Cyber Security with Project Management

at University of Bedfordshire

The course covers a wide range of topics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking.
The course is delivered by a dedicated team of cybersecurity experts and active researchers in the area and you will also have opportunity to acquire certain units from the programme as dedicated credit-based short courses outside the normal MSc route.

The course will help you to realise the unique complexity and challenges associated with cybersecurity in a highly dynamic and constantly evolving threat landscape in a blended programme that amalgamates both management and hands-on skills required by cybersecurity professionals.

2 year subject specific degree with project management.

Block mode teaching over weekends.

Unit Information - What will I learn?

Units

• Cyber Defence (Ptbm) (CIS098-6) Compulsory
• Developing Independent Research (CIS132-6) Compulsory
• Information Governance And Compliance (Ptbm) (CIS102-6) Compulsory
• Leading And Managing Organisational Resources (BSS064-6) Compulsory
• Msc Project - Cyber Security (CIS106-6) Compulsory
• Personal Professional Development (BSS074-6) Compulsory
• Project Management (BSS060-6) Compulsory
• Research Methodologies And Project Management (CIS120-6) Compulsory
• Tactical And Strategic Cybersecurity Management (Ptbm) (CIS097-6) Compulsory

How will I be assessed?

The assessment strategy used is a balance of written Academics, formal invigilated examinations, (coursework) assignments and computer-based assessment. All assessments used in the course are in perfect alignment with QH8 using the formal descriptors as descripted in the policy. The method used will depend on the nature of the subject being taught in the unit, and the most appropriate method is chosen. Students will also have the opportunity to engage into formative assessment throughout the course, especially during exercises in the practical sessions where feedback on progress and performance will be given by their tutors for each of the tasks allocated. The assessment strategy for this course is designed around a holistic evaluation on knowledge and skills acquired with strong emphasis on the requirements for this mode of delivery and diverse skills, background and expectations of the target audience. The feedback on your submitted assessments will be provided within 15 working days. The lecturers are expected to take every effort to provide you the feedback as early as possible before the next assessment if any. If you fail an assessment and need to retake or resit the assessment, you can do so in the next available opportunity, which is normally in the assessment week of the next block. If you fail a unit and need to retake this unit, you can do so when the unit is run again.

To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.

We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience.

English language requirements

The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English

The Scholarship scheme for international students enrolling in the academic year 22/23 at one of our UK campuses is as follows:

An automatic £1,000 Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for new international applicants (undergraduate and postgraduate).
A £500 Prompt Payment Discount for applicants who pay their first year fees in full, before or at registration (undergraduate and postgraduate).

How will this course improve my career prospects?

Graduates from this course are likely to progress into careers in the following areas: security associate; security analyst; information security and risk practitioner; security architect; and intrusion analyst. As a graduate of this course you will also have the opportunity for further study at MSc by Research or PhD level.