Course summary
This course has been designed for students who already possess a strong computer science, software engineering or information technology background who want to broaden their knowledge about the specific challenges in cyber security and of possible solutions to those challenges. Our new course is a forward-looking course that gives you the skills and knowledge you need in the core areas of cyber security. It emphasises the important technical material that will help you make effective cyber security decisions, and addresses issues such as: Identity; trust and reputation; cryptography; network security; malware and intrusion detection; risk management; development of high assurance systems. If you are looking to follow a career in industry or government, this course will provide you with a broad education in cyber security, that allows you to make technically informed principled decisions. This course will also prepare you if you are seeking a research career in cyber security; a research skills module is a mandatory part of the course.
Modules
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/msc-cyber-security/#course-content
Assessment method
All taught modules on the are examined by open assessments.
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/
Entry requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/msc-cyber-security/#entry
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £13300 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £13300 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £13300 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £13300 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £13300 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £13300 | Year 1 |
| EU | £31900 | Year 1 |
| International | £31900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
A range of scholarships and studentships are available at postgraduate level. Some scholarships are funded by the University (such as the York Master's Opportunity Scholarship) and some are funded by Research Councils, alumni, businesses and charities. Please check with the provider for details.
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD