MSc Cyber Security

at Wrexham Glyndwr University

Students will study 6 core modules worth 20 credits each, followed by a 60 credit dissertation, making up a total of 180 credits altogether. 

MODULES

• Postgraduate Study & Research Methods
• Advanced Ethical Hacking
• Security and Risk Management
• Developing Secure Software
• Applied Cryptography
• Technological Horizon-Scanning
• Dissertation

The standard entry requirements for these programmes are an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing and/or engineering element. In some cases, applicants with substantial commercial or industrial experience can be accepted, subject to interview and references.

The fees for MSc Cyber Security may vary from £12,000 to £25,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Successful completion of the course enables you to put greater focus on your future career in the field of cyber security or other educational paths. You will have the knowledge and confidence necessary to continue to develop professionally in the workplace. You may also decide to take the opportunity to progress into higher-level academic investigation.
 

It is expected that you will be able to gain employment at higher technical and managerial levels, develop particular specialist technical and consultative skills, and be capable of embarking upon doctoral level study.
 

Employment opportunities include:

• Security Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Security Architect
• Security Administrator
• Security Software Developer
• Cryptographer
• Cryptanalyst
• Security Consultant