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- MSc Cyber Security (with placement)
Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Clifton Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
JAN
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
Introduction:
Building on a practical foundation comprising the understanding of operating systems, network protocols security and how to develop secured code, you will learn how to critically assess the security risks to IT organisations and how to evaluate the information security solution to mitigate them. In addition, you will gain the research skills necessary to investigate the continually changing issues in computer forensics and security in Cloud infrastructures.
MSc Cyber Security is taught by highly experienced staff members, many of whom are involved with
If you're looking to work in computing and technology industries, this is a great fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to IT and computing.
Careers and employability
There is a wide range of career opportunities in the Computing and IT sector, and The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University has an enviable graduate recruitment record. This Cyber Security Masters course will prepare you for roles as a technical security specialist together with a range of technical development and implementation roles. You will also have the potential to develop into security consultancy and technical management roles.
Some graduates choose to venture into other sectors – such as project management or financial forecasting – where they are likely to be equally successful in gaining employment because of the transferable skills gained on the course. Other graduates go on to study for a PhD.
Recent graduates have secured roles with employers such as Railway Survey Design Institute Group Corp, Bouygues Telecom and Penpec Group, as:
•Software developers
•Web designers
System administrators.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 19,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
45th
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Campus address
Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
49th out of 117 6
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Entry standards
/ Max 227131 58%57th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076.0 76%81st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.99 75%66th
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