Course summary
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University. The MSc in Cyber Security covers critical modern technology issues from the security and privacy of personal data, to cyberterrorism, cybercrime and mobile security. In this branch of Computer Science at Swansea a holistic and interdisciplinary approach brings together modules on penetration testing, formal modelling, information security management, cryptography and artificial intelligence. Our brand new £32.5m Computational Foundry lies at the heart of this course. Sophisticated teaching and research equipment include a Vision and Biometric Lab, a Maker Lab, a TechHealth Lab, a Theory Lab, a Cyber Security/Networking Lab, a User Lab and a Visualisation Suite. The cyber security lab enables you to explore the security landscape, undertake experiments in network security, mobile security, and investigate threats in the context of the Internet of Things. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Modules
Modules may include: Information Security Management; Computer Science Project Research Methods; Critical Systems; IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security; Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing; Invention and Innovation in Computing; Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts; Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security; Web Application Development; Embedded System Design.
Assessment method
On the course you will be assessed by a combination of written examinations, coursework and a Dissertation.
Entry requirements
Normally a 2:2 honours degree (or above) in Computer Science or other relevant discipline. English language requirement IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP