MSc Cyber Security with Advanced Practice (full-time)

 

 

Gain valuable work experience to take your cyber security career to the next level with MSc Cyber Security with Advanced Practice. 

Providing you with a critical understanding of information governance and assurance, combined with technology risk management practices, our advanced practice programme provides the opportunity to enhance your learning and develop your employability.

 

Perfect for those who have recently completed an undergraduate degree in a related subject, our programme allows you to gain sought-after practical skills with either a 12-15 week internship or research placement, in a thriving capital city. 

 

In light of Covid-19, start dates may vary and this course may initially be delivered online until a point where normal campus teaching can be resumed. Please check our website for the most up to date information regarding intakes and delivery.

 

• Develop key skills which are highly in demand by employers and gain valuable practical experience 

• Enhance your ability to handle and minimise security threats and incidents

• Understand information governance and assurance

• Northumbria University is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACEs-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre

• Also available as a part-time programme

• Upon completion of your programme, you will be eligible for the QA Professional Pathways programmes which will enable you to further develop your skills with one of the UK’s largest providers of IT and project management training

 

Our campus is right next door to London’s popular Liverpool Street station, connecting you to transport links across the country, 

Perfectly centralised in the busy financial district, our campus is surrounded by businesses, social clubs, gyms, restaurants, shops and cafes - providing a hub of social activities and endless career opportunities. 

 

Covering areas such as:

- Information Governance and Security

- Ethical Hacking for Cyber Security 

- Network Security 

 

Our course teaches you how to professionally, systematically and critically understand information governance and assurance along with technology risk management practices. 

You will be introduced to key theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security in a fast-moving environment, investigating new approaches, processes and solutions to real world scenarios. 

The course will develop and enhance your ability to handle security incidents as well as identifying and reduce security threats.

 

Teaching hours on this programme will total between 12-13 hours and will be delivered through tutorials, lectures and practical work. You will also be expected to self-study, the suggested hours for this are 29 hours per week.

 

You will be assessed using a mix of coursework and exams. Assessment methods include exams, reports, presentations, individual, group and project work.

 

Level of study: Postgraduate

Fee: Intake 19/20 £9,990 (UK/EU)

Entry requirements: Minimum 2:2 (second class) honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university in a related subject

Mode of study: Full-time classroom

Duration: 16-24 months

Assessment methods: Coursework and exams

Scholarship or bursaries: Available

Payment plan: Available

Starts: January, May, September (No fixed start date)

Location/Delivery: 110 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7HT

 

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