MSc Cybersecurity (Conversion)

at University of Chester

Our course offers you an intensive introduction at Master’s level into the cybersecurity field. The course has an emphasis on real-world practice as well as supporting theory, to develop towards an expertise in digital forensics, incident response, penetration testing, active defence, software exploitation and system protection methods, as well as cybersecurity in business. You will have the opportunity to interact and learn from experts in the field through visitations, guest lectures and demonstrations.

You will also have chance to perform novel and innovative research in the academic field with help and guidance from a supervisor.

Modules
 

• Business Implications of Cybersecurity
• Cyber Concepts and Techniques
• Research Dissertation
• Research Methods

• This is a conversion course and is therefore open to applicants of any discipline so long as they possess a good first degree (normally a 2:1 or above) and/or equivalent industrial experience. Applicants with a 2.2 may be considered on an individual basis. This will include applicant's degree subject area, relevant experience and/or training, etc.
• All applicants are expected to have a willingness to develop technical skills as part of this course and may be required to attend a short interview before confirmation of acceptance onto the course.

International/EU Students

full course fee: £13,450

The University of Chester offers generous international and merit based scholarships for postgraduate study, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when submitting an application and any award given will be shown on your offer letter.

Graduates have gone on to leading roles in indsutry in the field of security and penetration testing, in policing, and in government.