You will be taught by highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic academic staff who are research-active and fully engaged with the wider business and academic community. You may be assessed individually or in a group. Coursework, case studies, exams and problem-solving exercises may be used. We will assess your vocational capability, academic critical thinking and intellectual development throughout the programme. Classes are highly interactive, with the practical application of concepts being a key factor, as well as case studies drawn from real-life. Learning and teaching involves a variety of techniques, including lectures, case studies, problem-based learning, guest lectures from industry experts, student-led seminars, one-to-one tutorials, and technology-enhanced learning (such as via a virtual learning environment). For part-time students, modules are scheduled to enable evening study over two years. You will study three modules each semester on the full-time programme, requiring attendance two days per week. Each module typically involves a 3-hour face-to-face seminar every week for 12 weeks. The course is delivered primarily as taught modules.
The programme will cover topics including information security management information risk management implementing secure systems information assurance methodologies and testing operational security management incident management audit, assurance and review and business continuity management. You will study cyber security from the perspectives of technical aspects of network security, penetration testing and computer forensics, while also adopting a systematic approach to information security management. You will develop an understanding of current issues in information security and cyber security, as well as gain in-depth knowledge of a variety of techniques for strategically managing IT, both as a resource and for analysing and controlling security risks.
This MSc in Cyber Security addresses these requirements by increasing relevant knowledge and skills in line with the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Strategy, while also addressing the national skills shortage in information security. In addition, surveys from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills show a significant shortage of information security professionals and a lack of security awareness, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), indicating an urgent need for student education, the provision of up-to-date educational resources, industry training and the embedding of good practice. Cybercrime threats are growing as the economy increasingly depends on the Internet, such as through cloud computing, electronic communication and e-commerce, with estimates showing that they cost the UK up to £27 billion annually.
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