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MSc Cyber Security with Advanced Research

University of Hertfordshire

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

About the course

One of a range of degrees from the taught Master's Programme at the Department of Computer Science.

This course considers current research and practice in cyber security. You will build the fundamental and advanced aspects of cyber security in terms of theory, practice, policy and security standard to enable critical cyber security decision marking, the extant threats to current and emerging systems and networks and the effective countermeasures to such threats in compliance with information security management standards, and the social, legal and ethical issues relating to cyber security in the context of digital forensics, information security management, penetrating testing and cyber operations.

What will I study?

Classes consist of lectures, small group seminars, and practical work in our well-equipped laboratories. We use modern, industry-standard software wherever possible. There are specialist facilities for networking and multimedia and a project laboratory especially for masters students. In addition to scheduled classes, you will be expected a significant amount of time in self-study, taking advantage of the extensive and up-to-date facilities. These include the Learning Resource Centres, open 24x7, with 1,500 computer workstations and wifi access, Studynet our versatile online study environment usable on and off campus, and open access to our labs.

Professional Accreditations

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

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,800per 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 Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire

  • University League Table

    84th

  • Campus address

    University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    65th out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    125 55%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    95th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    73rd

    4

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