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MSc Cyber Security (with placement)

Nottingham Trent University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • 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

  • cutting-edge research
  • that ensures their teaching remains at the forefront of computing technology.

    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.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 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

    Nottingham Trent University

    Nottingham Trent University

    • University League Table

      45th

    • Campus address

      Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, England

    NTU is a truly international community, with students and staff from over 160 countries. Based in Nottingham – a welcoming and diverse student city in the UK.
    Friendly and experienced regional teams offer expert advice to international students and families – meet in country or online.
    Support with meeting entry requirements – preparation courses for bachelor's and master's, academic English and study skills, all on NTU City Campus.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      49th out of 117 6

    • Entry standards

      / Max 227
      131 58%

      57th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      76.0 76%

      81st

      1
    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      2.99 75%

      66th

      4

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