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Cyber Security and Data Analytics at Loughborough University - UCAS

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Course summary

Our Cyber Security and Data Analytics MSc is aimed at providing students with key skills to respond to imminent and emerging cyber threats faced by today’s digitalised world. We are increasingly surrounded by high tech systems like cloud computing, smart and wearable devices, mobile network technologies, and artificial intelligence, all of which enable us to keep connected and carry out our daily activities with great ease. That's why this programme has been designed to master the use of Data Analytics in Cyber Security. You will be provided with the principles of deep learning and neural networks for cyber-threat mitigation, advanced encryption methods to protect data privacy and digital forensics to investigate cyber-attacks. The core aim of our cyber security master's degree is to develop the employment skills which are essential to security operational centres, antivirus software companies, artificial intelligent start-ups, e-commerce companies, and governmental organisations. You will be given the opportunity to participate in major technology projects within the Institute for Digital Technologies. Optional industrial internship opportunities will also help to bring you up-to-date with the latest knowledge and skills required in the sector. If you are interested in advancing your skills in data analytics based cyber defence to support existing organisations or the building of your own, then this programme is right for you.

Assessment method

You will complete a combination of written and practical assessments, which will vary depending on the module choices you make. You can expect to complete coursework and exams, as well as presentations, projects and reports.


Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (50% in final year), or equivalent international qualification, in a range of subjects including electronics, physics, computer engineering, software engineering computing or maths. Applicants from other subject areas including business, management and social science subjects will be considered on an individual basis.


English language requirements

English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtest (Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking) or equivalent.


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

Please see our course listings on the Loughborough University website for individual fees.
Cyber Security and Data Analytics at Loughborough University - UCAS