Course summary
Master the art of digital defence with our advanced MSc Cyber Security, equipping you with the expertise to protect and secure critical systems in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Why study MSc Cyber Security at BU?
- Comprehensive Threat Management: Gain a deep understanding of cyber threat intelligence and incident response, equipping you to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats
- Proactive Security Measures: Develop the skills to identify and address vulnerabilities through ethical hacking and penetration testing, ensuring robust system security
- Advanced Forensic Capabilities: Master digital forensics techniques to investigate and respond to security incidents, providing critical insights and evidence
- Strategic Governance and Ethics: Understand the broader implications of IT governance and ethics, enabling you to make informed and responsible decisions in cybersecurity
- Facilities: Benefit from our advanced cybersecurity suite, offering hands-on experience with the latest tools and technologies to enhance your practical skills
- Industry-Ready Skills: Acquire practical, industry-relevant skills that are highly sought after by employers, preparing you for a wide range of roles in various sectors.
Modules
Cyber Threat Intelligence, Ethical Hacking, Infrastructure and System Security, Digital Forensics, Industrial Skills and Professional Issues (Cyber Security), IT Governance and Ethics
Entry requirements
Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 (or equivalent) is required in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include: Computing; Engineering with a significant computing component; or a similar technical discipline where programming knowledge can be demonstrated. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB