Course summary
The Cyberspace Operations programme is designed to develop professionals to support manoeuvre in cyberspace, in contested operations and as part of integrated planning. The course will specifically focus on responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain. The course enables the student to understand the context of the cyber domain. Whilst a technical understanding is an advantage, this course enables students from a variety of backgrounds to understand the drivers and constraints within cyber operations and how many roles need to integrate to provide an effective and cohesive operation. The course specifically evaluates the current doctrine and planning procedures across a variety of military and civilian contexts. It also evaluates the impact of cyber on control systems, leadership and decision making in the command and control environment.
Modules
Compulsory modules: Foundations: management of cyber; understanding risk; cyber-attack – threats and opportunities; social technologies; cyberwarfare in intelligence and military operations; data led decision support; incident management; cyber systems thinking and practice; research methods; study skills; dissertation.
Assessment method
The course is delivered via blended learning, with a mixture of residential and online teaching, and assessment is through coursework, group practicals, presentations and (MSc only) an individual dissertation.
Entry requirements
A first or second class honours degree; or 3rd class degree with three years' relevant experience; or pass degree with five years' relevant experience; or HND/C with seven years' relevant experience. Exceptional candidates may be accepted with 10 year's relevant experience, where this experience is gained in Information Security, Information Operations, information risk or a related role. Owing to security classification and course purpose, only UK Government sponsored and security-cleared students with a justifiable interest in cyberspace operations will be enrolled on the CSOps named award or its two modules on planning in the full spectrum context and cyber in the C2 battle. If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. The minimum standard expected from a number of accepted courses are as follows: IELTS - 6.5; TOEFL - 92; Pearson PTE Academic - 65; Cambridge English Scale - 180; Cambridge English: Advanced - C; Cambridge English: Proficiency - C.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £22110 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £22110 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £22110 | Whole course |
| Wales | £22110 | Whole course |
| EU | £24120 | Whole course |
| International | £24120 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
* Fees can be paid in full up front, or in equal annual instalments. Students who complete their course before the initial end date will be invoiced the outstanding fee balance and must pay in full prior to graduation.
Provider information
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL