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Cyber Security at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

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Course summary

There’s a high demand for talented professionals who can confidently navigate cybersecurity’s complexities and threats. With its forward-thinking teaching and practice-orientated approach, our Cyber Security MSc prepares you to meet the challenges of this ever-growing landscape. You study rapidly developing topics such as cyber defence and information governance; learn from leading academics in our cutting-edge facilities; and gain real-world experience through hands-on projects and industry applications. Course accreditation This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. You graduate with the technical skills and knowledge required for partial recognition as a registered Chartered IT Professional (CITP), demonstrating that you are a competent professional who meets the industry’s rigorous standards. Facilities and specialist equipment

  • High-tech Cisco Networking Academy computer networking and specialised Cybersecurity laboratory
  • Use of Hak5 hardware for pentesting activities
  • Modern STEM building with purpose-built laboratories, presentation rooms and group study spaces
  • Industry-standard technology such as MATLAB simulation software and virtualised environments to reflect the most up-to-date practices
Industry links We have long-established collaborations with top providers in the industry such as Cisco, CompTIA and EC-Council. Student experience Block delivery course structure gives you year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life. Our computing courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community, assessment and organisation. Learn from a team of highly qualified experts, who use their active involvement in research and consultancy to shape their teaching and keep you on top of the most pivotal developments in the field. Expand your knowledge on subject-relevant field trips to sites such as Bletchley Park. Gain specialist knowledge from interactive workshops and seminars delivered by external experts. Prepare for the workplace through case studies, problem-based learning and hands-on sessions so you can apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. Enhance your employability with our focus on developing key transferable skills such as critical thinking; academic literacy; problem-solving; and effective leadership. The course’s MSc Cyber Security research project allows you to explore your unique area of interest. Expand your subject knowledge outside the normal MSc route by taking certain units as dedicated, credit-based short courses. Benefit from your own personal academic tutor.

Modules

Please refer to our website for details on the course modules: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/courses/postgraduate/next-year/cyber-security

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a UK honours degree or equivalent in computer science, networking, security, or engineering. Applicants without a degree may be granted entry on the basis of their previous industrial work experience. Such work experience should be at least three years and applicants will be interviewed to verify suitability for the course.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

For information on the 2025 fees and scholarships please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Sponsorship information

For information on postgraduate funding, please visit: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/postgraduatestudy/postgraduate-fees-and-funding

Cyber Security at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS