- Study Mode: Full time
- Location: High Wycombe
- Duration: One Year
- Start Date: September 2022
Our MSc in Cyber Security will help you develop a deep understanding of how to analyse and protect variant system’s application against threats and risks, putting you at a competitive advantage when applying for any cyber security roles.
Buckinghamshire New University has strong expertise in the security industry and our academics are experienced industry professionals. You will also benefit from our specialist computing suite on our High Wycombe Campus.
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Why study this subject?
A master’s in cyber security will help you develop the technical and managerial skills and knowledge for aspiring cyber security professionals wishing to specialise in industrial, governmental, educational and organisational disciplines. It will also help IT business specialists and managers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of cyber security solutions in a strategic, technical, consultancy or management context.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
Our MSc in Cyber Security focuses on technical and management security areas, technologies, trends and polices in the security sector.
It is designed to incorporate guidance from the Communications Electronics Security Group (CESG), a group within the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), as well as Institute of Information Security Professionals and Information Security Skills Framework (IISP).
You will also get opportunities to expand your knowledge both inside and outside of the lecture theatre. Students have previously visited sites of historical importance, including Bletchley Park, to learn more about the history of computing and how it impacted the world.
You will learn modern technical tools such as:
- network and software security
- artificial intelligent systems security
- cloud computing systems security
- mobile systems security.
You will also develop:
- management skills in business continuity and disaster recovery
- cyber security assurance and risk management
- research techniques.
We are proud to have a partnership with Amazon for running Amazon AWS Academy at BNU, helping you gain industry standard knowledge and skills and further enhance your career prospects.
This forms part of our undergraduate module Cloud Computing, and allows you to have full access to all Amazon web services resources, materials, labs, online assessments and exams preparations.
You will be able to practice the technology provided by the world cloud leader and undertake a free Amazon AWS official certification MOC exam, and gain a 50% discount on Amazon AWS (Cloud Architecture) official certification exam (optional for students). For further information, please contact Dr Rafid Al-Khannak.
What facilities can I use?
We’ve invested in a range of state-of-the-art facilities across our campuses to support your learning. You will benefit from our specialist computing suite in the Gateway building on our High Wycombe campus
Our library, also located in the Gateway Building, is the perfect place to find the resources you need and a quiet place to study, filled with four floors of books, journals, computer suites and study rooms. Or, if you’d rather work off campus, e-Journals and resources are only a few clicks away using our Virtual Learning Environment.
What will I study?
Our MSc in Cyber Security will help give you the technical and business skills cyber security employers are looking for.
We will help you to:
- obtain the relevant certifications to enhance your employability profile
- understand clearance requirements – as many jobs in cyber security require a security clearance which can affect your eligibility
- develop professional relationships and demonstrate an interest in the cyber security industry
- build a portfolio
- seek opportunities to demonstrate your expertise by co-presenting at industry conferences and completing relevant projects
- join an association to help you stay abreast of industry trends
- look for ways to integrate with professional experience through summer internships, job shadowing or work-study jobs.
How will I be taught and assessed?
Our supportive academics are experienced industry professionals and will facilitate problem-based learning via case-studies and classroom-based exercises throughout the course.
You will also benefit from guest lecturers as well as industrial visits, helping you to understand current practices and prepare you for working life as a cyber security professional.
You will attend sessions within our specialist computing suite in the Gateway building on our High Wycombe campus. This will include using our specialist networking lab for those modules involving any aspect of network or cloud-based development and/or security.
The majority of the assessment comes from coursework or team projects appropriate to the module, often involving essay or report writing, artefact construction or portfolio construction. Some modules will also make use of individual and group project presentations, as well as in class time-constrained tests and formal examinations.
What are the course entry requirements?
Applicants will be assessed on their academic qualifications although previous experience and interest in computing, IT, business or management is desirable.
A typical offer will include 2:2 honours degree or equivalent qualification in computing, web development, computer sciences, software engineering, system engineering, mathematics with computer science, physics with computer science or a related discipline.
Applicants who don’t meet the above requirements but have technical/management experience in industry could be considered (subject to interview).
General Postgraduate Requirement for IELTS - 6.5 (6.0)
Modules
This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.
Year 1 Modules
Risk Management and Cyber Security Assurance
Mobile and Information Systems Security Management
Cyber Security in Network Systems
Cloud Security
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
AI Based Security Systems
Project
What are the tuition fees
Home
Home, Academic Year 2022 - 2023
£12,650 per year
International
Overseas/International, Academic Year 2022 - 2023
£18,100 per year
What are my career prospects?
Graduates from our MSc Cyber Security will have gained the knowledge and skills needed to sit some of the leading industry exams and certifications and to become leading specialists in the cyber security industry.
Positions can include:
- Systems Security Specialist
- Cyber Security Engineer
- System Security Analyst/Architect
- Information Analyst/Architect
- Security Analyst
- Security Engineer/Architect
- Security IT Manager/Director
- Systems Administrator
- Network Architect/Engineer
- CISO/CSO
- Forensics Investigator.
Based on the SANS survey the top four industries for cyber security professionals are:
- banking/finance/insurance
- information technology/management
- government
- consulting/professional services.
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