Cyber Security MSc

Newcastle University

Master the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's cyber security domains. In our Cyber Security MSc, you'll explore cyber security theories, principles, practices, technologies and more. Cyber security is a dynamic area of computing science. It's about understanding:how attackers can exploit the features and vulnerabilities of a systemhow to detect, prevent and respond to these attackersCyber security is also a process, requiring input from and interaction with end-users, stakeholders, decision-makers or system designers.You'll study cyber security theories, principles, practices and technologies, and build your expertise in:information securitysystem securitynetwork securityThis curriculum also includes machine learning.The MSc Cyber Security is designed for honours graduates in computing science, or a discipline with a significant computing component, for example:engineeringsystems engineeringmathematicsYou should have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.Our research and development in dependable and secure computing is world-leading. Our international research groups and research centres focus on a wide range of computer science fields, including:security and resiliencedependable systemscybercrimecloud computing