Course summary
Cyber-attacks are some of the biggest threats to national security today. With everything from health records to financial data stored online, people and businesses face constant risk from malicious attacks. Could you protect them? If you have a computing degree (or lots of experience in the industry), you’ll have the technical skills to join this gold-standard course fully accredited by the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre). Our expert teaching staff will help you hone those skills until you’re ready to take up the challenge yourself. Unlike some courses which deal with regulations and legislation for cyber security, we focus on developing secure networks and software. That means you’ll be working in our labs, practising offensive and defensive techniques. You’ll be working on live projects and alongside others as you would in the industry. And you’ll build your knowledge until you’re an expert in everything from reverse engineering to OS development.
Assessment method
Assessment methods include: - coursework exercises - presentations - lab work - reports - examinations.
How to apply
International applicants
If your first language is not English you will require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with 6.0 in all components. OR An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
To join this course you'll nedd a 2:2 UK bachelor's degree in a computer-related subject. If you're without a degree in computing, but you have worked in the computing industry you can also be considered. If you have no experience or degree in a computing related discipline then you should consider our MSc in Computing Science. You would normally be proficient at programming in C++/Java or similar. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4575 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4575 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4575 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4575 | Year 1 |
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 quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP