MSc Cloud and Network Security: 18 months

at University of Bolton

We use a blend of learning and teaching methods to give you the best possible chance of success. During your studies, you’ll be expected to take part in lectures, seminars, tutorials and critiques. You’ll also experience laboratory and workshop sessions, as well as undertake self-directed learning, e-learning, and online sessions.
 

You’ll have the chance to acquire and enhance your practical skills through technical introductions and support, workshop sessions, demonstrations, and activity-based assignments.
 

We’ll provide regular written feedback on your work, with assessments normally completed by the end of each module. Assessment is varied and can include methods such as assignments, projects, exams, and presentations. Most of your overall grade will be based on coursework.
 

Modules

The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.

• Business Literacy and Employment Skills
• Solutions Driven Design and Practice
• Masters Project
• Advanced Cloud Penetration Testing and Forensics
• Global Infrastructure
• Dev Ops
• Research Methods
   

• You are normally expected to have successfully completed an honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and have appropriate work experience.
• We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures.
• You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
• If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). 

Overseas students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Overseas fee of £12,950

Computer networks underpin almost every aspect of modern business. Their successful management and oversight are crucial to a company's success and those who can fulfil this role are highly sought-after by industry. This course is for those wishing to pursue a career in the network or cybersecurity industry or to take a leading technical or managerial role in a data-dependent organisation.
 

This course covers some of the security issues that fixed and wireless networks are subject to, and some of the solutions used to address them. Some of the key employability skills that you can acquire include teamwork, time management, analysing and solving problems, retrieval of information and communication skills.
 

It’s important to remember that the field of cloud computing and network security changes very rapidly. There will be new developments, languages and devices being adopted throughout your career. Learning how to learn is the most important skill you can acquire.