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Cybersecurity (Conversion) MSc

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Parkgate Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course overview

Our Cybersecurity (Conversion) Master’s degree is aimed at both engineering and non-engineering students who wish to make the leap into the rapidly expanding field of cybersecurity. The course aims to provide both theory and real-world practical skills and expertise to an advanced level in the emerging field of cybersecurity.

Why study this course with us?

This programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

The Cybersecurity Facility is part of the Department of Computer Science, which was established in 1985 and is an innovative, forward-thinking Department.

The course is taught by experts in the field with years of expertise in industry, and has close links with industry, government, and the police.

The Department is also home to the Informatics Centre, a software development team where students can gain experience of commercial projects.

Assessment

The core modules comprise workshops of three hours of face time, each across ten weeks. You can expect a normal workload of 55-60 hours’ study and practice per week. In addition to this, you will have your own Personal Academic Tutor.

Most of the work will be assessed by coursework.

Job prospects

Graduates have gone on to leading roles in industry in the field of security and penetration testing, in policing, and in government.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

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With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
International students can choose from over 200+ courses across all levels, all with an emphasis on practical learning to increase employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    91st out of 117 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    131 58%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    42nd

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    97th

    9

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