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Cyber Defence and Information Assurance at Cranfield University - UCAS

Cranfield University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Cyber Defence and Information Assurance (Taught)

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Course summary

Designed to develop military and defence industry professionals who can lead in a defensive cyber environment, to effectively exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. The course focuses on understanding and articulating the strategic and executive-level responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain.


Entry requirements

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually applicants must hold: A UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification. Find information about equivalent qualifications in your country on our International entry requirements page. If you do not meet the above entry requirements but still feel you can demonstrate the ability to complete the course successfully, you may still be accepted onto a course with a lower qualification and relevant experience. Ideally your experience will be in Information Security, Information Operations, Information Risk or a related role. Exceptional applicants may be accepted on experience alone. Security clearance for Shrivenham Some Cranfield University courses are delivered at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham which is a Ministry of Defence (MoD) site. All applicants to courses that are wholly or partially delivered at Shrivenham must hold suitable clearance. For further information please refer to the Security clearance for Shrivenham section of our Application guide.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £19060 Whole course
Northern Ireland £19060 Whole course
Scotland £19060 Whole course
Wales £19060 Whole course
EU £20790 Whole course
International £20790 Whole 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

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.
Cyber Defence and Information Assurance at Cranfield University - UCAS