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MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security

Abertay University

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Abertay University

Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Abertay University

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Secure future success with our MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security

Cyberattacks continue to rise, and as hackers use smarter ways to break into private information, organisations are evolving their protection methods by hiring skilled cyber security professionals who can prevent financial and reputational harm.

Abertay University has been recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education by the UK Government's National Cyber Security Centre. This means the up-to-date skills and knowledge you'll acquire throughout this modern degree will prepare you for a successful future, as you'll learn from our staff expertise.

With six starts a year, you're not restricted to the traditional academic year and can begin your studies within weeks. Taught entirely online and as either full-time or part-time study, you can continue to build your career and fit your learning around your current commitments.

What you'll learn

We have extensive experience of delivering cyber security education to master's students, and will provide you with a broad range of skills and knowledge in the computer science domain as well as the cyber security specialism.

You will develop a core knowledge in networking, databases, and web development, whilst building a specialist understanding of how defensive and offensive techniques can be used to improve resilience to a cyberattack or data breach. You will explore various threat modelling techniques to understand a system's weak points, and learn how solutions that bring together technology, people, and policies can be used to improve defences.

Potential career paths for this MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security

The skills you will develop on this innovative master's degree will prepare you for the modern computer science and cyber security industry and make you a sought-after graduate in this growth employment sector. On successful completion, your knowledge will apply to many technical roles.

  • Critical infrastructure protection
  • Prevention of Cybercrime and nefarious use of the internet
  • Counterterrorism and prevention of online extremism
  • Securing intellectual property, research and development
  • Supply chain security
  • Consulting and organisational change
  • Online safety, security, education, and wellbeing
  • IT security and IT administration.
  • Information management and security analysis Intelligence agencies
  • Policing and military
  • Government and international relations

Application deadline

10 June 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 6,600per year

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

University information

Abertay University

Abertay University

  • University League Table

    94th

  • Campus address

    Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 1HG, Scotland

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Abertay's small size is a strength, offering its students a more personal university experience with a friendly community vibe on its compact campus.
Pioneers of videogame and cybersecurity education and research, and a reputation as one of the world's most respected institutions for computer games degrees.
Supports prospective and current students from across the world. 20% of Abertay's student body is international, with 90 nationalities represented on campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    55th out of 117 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    167 75%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    57th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    43rd

    22

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