Course summary
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 the computing and technology industries, this is a great fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to IT and computing.
Modules
Information Security Management; Computer Forensics; Computer Security; Internet Programming; Network and Cloud Security; Research Methods; Major Project.
Assessment method
Research project; vivas and demonstrations; written assignments; case studies; oral presentations; coursework reports.
Entry requirements
A UK Honours degree (2.2 minimum) or equivalent in computer science or computing related subject. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered; applicants whose 1st language is not English require 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
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Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ