Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust (MSc)

at University of Edinburgh

Modules:
 

• MSc Dissertation (Informatics)
• Informatics Project Proposal
• Research Methods in Security, Privacy, and Trust
• Secure Programming
• Introduction to Modern Cryptography

Entry requirements will vary, depending on the intended programme of study. The minimum score you should have achieved is 60% or more /GPA of 8 on a 10 point scale in your Bachelor's study. However, as grading systems in India vary between institutions, it is important that you provide with a copy of the grading scheme for your university can assess whether your Bachelor’s degree meets this minimum.Applicants who are considered to have met minimum requirement may be considered for entry and will be measured competitively against other applicants.

The cost of studying at University of Edinburgh varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £38,500 annually, to study in University of Edinburgh.

Typical areas to pursue a career include:
 

• Security Analyst
• Security Architect
• Security Engineer
• Security Administrator
• Cyber Risk Analyst
• Cryptographer
• Cryptanalyst
• Security Consultant
• Security Auditor
• Secure Software Developer
• Penetration Tester
• Ethical Hacker
• Security Researcher (in academia or industry)
• security officers of various kinds in government and public sector positions (the National Cyber Security Centre has explicitly expressed interest in collaborating with our program)