22May
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
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Course summary
This integrated master’s degree will equip you with the skills for a career in the multi-million pound cyber security sector. You’ll learn how computer systems are built and work, before learning to audit systems for vulnerabilities and flaws. In an increasingly digital world, these skills are in high demand. On this four-year degree, you will develop a firm foundation in technical computing, before specialising in cyber security. You’ll learn how software and systems work, developing practical skills in analysis, design and programming. Later, you’ll move on to topics such as cryptography, cyber crime, sociotechnical risks and digital forensics. You’ll become ethical hackers, identifying flaws in computing devices and networks, and tracing attacks while auditing systems. You will study at master’s level in your fourth year, learning alongside our internationally renowned researchers at the cutting edge of the subject.
- Become proficient in a broad range of programming languages and cutting-edge games programming techniques
- Boost your professional credibility, employability and earning potential with a degree that satisfies the academic requirements for CEng status
- Gain practical work experience with an optional one-year work placement: past students have worked for Accenture, Deloitte, HP, IBM and Xerox
- Study in City’s computing labs, which include the latest hardware and software, such as state-of-art NVidia GPUs
- Gain three years of professional experience with our innovative Professional Pathway Scheme, combining paid employment and study.
Modules
During this four-year Computer Science with Cyber Security MSci course you will learn to solve real-world cyber security challenges, using programming, problem-solving and analytical skills. Year 1 Study our common first year for all our computer science students, learning six core topics including operating systems, web development and Java. -Introduction to Algorithms (15 Credits) -Mathematics for Computing (15 Credits) -Systems Architecture (15 Credits) -Programming in Java (30 Credits) -Databases (15 Credits) -Operating Systems (15 Credits) -Computer Science, Ethics & Society (15 credits) Year 2 Deepen your knowledge of computer science with core modules such as C++ and data structures. Boost your professional skills with a team project or a work-based project. -Data Structures and Algorithms (15 credits) -Language Processors (15 credits) -Computer Networks (15 credits) -Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (15 credits) -Professional Development in IT (15 credits) -Team Project (30 credits) -Programming in C++ (15 credits) Year 3 Study specialist modules such as digital forensics. Choose elective modules to tailor the degree to your interests. -Network Security (15 Credits) -Digital Forensics (15 Credits) -Information Security Fundamentals (15 Credits) -Cyber Crime and Sociotechnical Risk (15 Credits) -Games Technology (15 Credits) -Advanced Databases (15 Credits) -Computer Graphics (15 Credits) -Theory of Computation (15 Credits) -Advanced Games Technology (15 Credits) -Professional Experience and Career Development (30 Credits) -Data Visualization (15 Credits) -Digital Signal Processing and Audio Programming (15 Credits) -Project Management (15 credits) -Advanced Programming: Concurrency (15 Credits) -Functional Programming (15 Credits) -Cloud Computing (15 Credits) -Computer Vision (15 Credits) -Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 Credits) -Programming and Mathematics for A (15 Credits) -Agents and Multi Agents Systems (15 Credits) -User Centred Systems Design (15 Credits) -Semantic Web Technologies and Knowledge Graphs (15 credits) Year 4 Develop in-depth professional expertise to prepare you for your career in cyber security. Study core modules and elective modules in topics such as cryptography and cyber crime. Undertake an individual project to showcase your skills. -Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures (15 Credits) -Cryptography (15 Credits) -Security Auditing and Certification (15 Credits) -Individual Project (45 Credits) -User-centred Systems Design (15 credits) -Advanced Databases (15 Credits) -Project Management (15 credits) -Computer Graphics (15 Credits) -Digital Signal Processing and Audio Programming (15 Credits) -Data Visualization (15 Credits) -Advanced Programming: Concurrency (15 credits) -Cloud Computing (15 credits) -Computer Vision (15 credits) -Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits) -Programming and Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence (15 credits) -Computational Cognitive Systems (15 Credits) -Agents and Multi-Agent Systems (15 Credits) -Advanced Games Technology (15 Credits) Students have the opportunity to follow two placement routes: a one year placement or the Professional Pathway scheme. The one year placement can be undertaken following successful completion of year 2. Students can join the Professional Pathway scheme after successful completion of year 1 (early entry) or after successful completion of year 2 or a one year placement (late entry).
Assessment method
The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2019/20 entry is as follows: Year 1 Written examination: 41% Coursework: 59% Year 2 Written examination: 35% Coursework: 65% Year 3 Written examination: 52% Coursework: 48% Year 4 Written examination: 25% Practical: 2% Coursework: 73%
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G4G0
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
We do accept applications from students who are completing a combination of qualifications. For this course, this would be something like: D* in IT with a grade B in ‘A’ Level Computer Science and a grade B in another ‘A’ Level. We may also take ‘AS’ Level grades into consideration.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20080 | Year 1 |
| International | £20080 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £20080 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £20080 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB