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MSc Cyber Security

Glasgow Caledonian University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Glasgow Caledonian University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc Cyber Security is an applied computing course that will equip you with the distinct specialist knowledge and analytical skills to pursue a career in the rapidly growing field of cyber security. The course covers a number of areas including: Infrastructure security, focusing on perimeter security (firewalls, IPS), virtual private networks and device hardening cyber operations, including classes in our purpose built SOC (secure operations centre) penetration testing/cyber defence, forensics and information security management.Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to resolve digital, cyber and network security problems, design, develop and manage computing and network solutions for the resolution of cyber security issues. You will also have the ability to evaluate current and emergent technologies within their legal, social, ethical and commercial context. In addition to the formal content of the course, the department is home to the student-led Ethical Hacking Society and a student chapter of Women In Cyber Security (WiCyS).

Tuition fees

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£ 18,800per year

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University

  • University League Table

    85th

  • Campus address

    Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G4 0BA, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Information Technology & Systems

    11th out of 18 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 164
    164 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    10th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    6th

    14

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