Universities United Kingdom University of Kent Courses Cyber Security MSc

Cyber Security MSc
at University of Kent

Kent, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 23,500
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

On this UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) fully certified programme, you learn the essential skills to support cyber security within commercial and government organisations. This includes the technical side of encryption, authentication, biometrics, network security, etc as well as information security management and cyber security risk.

This MSc is aimed at computing graduates with strong programming skills seeking careers as cyber security professionals or careers that need a systematic and deep understanding of the subject. It would also be an excellent starting point for those wishing to carry out further research in cyber security.

Course Content
Modules

The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.

Compulsory modules currently include
- COMP8240 - Privacy (15 credits)
- COMP8340 - Information Security Management (15 credits)
- COMP8410 - Cyber Law (15 credits)
- COMP8740 - Networks and Network Security (15 credits)
- COMP8760 - Computer Security (15 credits)
- COMP8800 - Project and Dissertation (60 credits)
- COMP8920 - Advanced Network Security (15 credits)
- COMP8990 - Advanced Topics in Cyber Security (15 credits)
- COMP9020 - Industrial Placement Report (15 credits)
Optional modules may include
- COMP6640 - Language-based security (15 credits)
- COMP8220 - Introduction to Quantum Computing & Quantum Cryptography (15 credits)
- COMP8230 - Introduction to Digital Forensics (15 credits)
- COMP9150 - Industrial Placement Experience (3 Months) (15 credits)
- COMP9160 - Industrial Placement Experience (6 Months) (45 credits)
- COMP9170 - Industrial Placement Experience (9 Months) (75 credits)
- COMP9180 - Industrial Placement Experience (12 Months) (105 credits)
Compulsory modules currently include
- COMP8800 - Project and Dissertation (60 credits)
- COMP9020 - Industrial Placement Report (15 credits)
Optional modules may include
- COMP9150 - Industrial Placement Experience (3 Months) (15 credits)
- COMP9160 - Industrial Placement Experience (6 Months) (45 credits)
- COMP9170 - Industrial Placement Experience (9 Months) (75 credits)
- COMP9180 - Industrial Placement Experience (12 Months) (105 credits)
Entry Requirement
For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master's), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.
For programmes that require a 2:1 we usually ask for a First Class degree, a final CGPA of 6.0/10, or 60%. Students from top institutions may be considered with a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%. For programmes that require a 2:2 we usually ask for a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£23500 per year

Career Prospect

Our programmes of study are designed to equip our graduates with the skills and knowledge that make them highly attractive to potential employers, providing a good balance between theoretical studies and real-life applications. The recent REF indicated that the School's research was in the top quartile of 89 Computing departments across the UK. Our graduates therefore benefit from a first-rate academic experience as well as being prepared to face the demands of the economic environment.

Cost Of Studying At University of Kent

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Cyber Security MSc at University of Kent