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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Merchiston Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    1.5 Years

Course summary

Computer security is one of the key challenges in contemporary computing. You will gain critical knowledge within the cyber security and digital forensic domains, combining academic principles and industrial practice.The course is informed by current research in security and digital forensics and is underpinned by our experience with external partners in law enforcement, the cyber security industry, financial institutions and other knowledge transfer activities.Course specialisms include network security, penetration testing, incident response, malware analysis, cryptography, audit and compliance, and host and mobile digital forensics.The specialisation you gain in the taught modules is further developed through an extensive research-based MSc dissertation project, leading towards a mastery of a subject area and enhancing your particular specialism.

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£ 21,430per year

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University information

Edinburgh Napier University

  • University League Table

    96th

  • Campus address

    Edinburgh Napier University, 219 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ, United Kingdom

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