Master of Science in Cyber Security
180
12 months
14 500 Euros (non-subject to VAT)
Full-time or part-time online
Introduction
With the dramatic increase in high-profile cyber security incidents, the demand for highly skilled security professionals is growing significantly as businesses across the globe seek to protect their networks and data. Our MSc in Cyber Security provides you with a critical understanding of information governance and assurance, combined with technology risk management practices.
This MSc aims to deliver such a multi-disciplinary cyber security programme, primarily targeted as a broadening qualification for computer science graduates (or a closely related subject plus significant computing experience), and thus a bridge between an undergraduate degree and a career in cyber security. The modules which comprise this Masters degree cover state of the art techniques, technologies, and supporting tools, and expose students to their applications in meeting emerging cyber security challenges.
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Objective of the programme
- Equip you with an advanced knowledge of multi-disciplinary cyber security principles.
- Offer you the opportunity to study in a leading, interdisciplinary and research-intensive environment.
- Develop your transferable research skills and interdisciplinary knowledge for a wide range of information.
- Stimulate your interest in the application of cyber security.
- Develop your ability to assess and manage both security and risks.
- Understanding of the social and human factors as they apply to cyber crime.
- Expose you to a range of cyber security frameworks.
- Give you a “hands on” perspective on applying cyber security principles.
Syllabus Overview
| Name | ECTS Credits | Hours * |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations in Cyber Security | 15 | 20 hours |
| Network Security | 15 | 20 hours |
| Web Security | 15 | 20 hours |
| Cyber Crime and Dark Web | 15 | 20 hours |
| Risk Management | 15 | 20 hours |
| Ethical Hacking | 15 | 20 hours |
| Software Security | 15 | 20 hours |
| Cryptography | 15 | 20 hours |
| Data Privacy | 15 | 20 hours |
| Capstone Project / Research | 45 | 40 hours |
* including lectures and self study and research
Application deadlines
The contract must be signed at least 15 days before the start of the session.
Accessibility: For people with physical disabilities, please contact us.
Action tracking:
– Signature by the professor of the presence of the students and the professor.
– A diploma and/or certificate of achievement.
The delivery will consist of FOUR components :
- Lecture session
- Tutorial session
- Practical session
- Blended Learning
Lecture Session
Lectures will be of a maximum duration of 3 hours (with a 10–15-minute break during the period) the purpose of a lecture is to provide key information to the students for the subject being taught.
On occasions, lecture exercises are used which require course participants to become actively involved in “learning by doing”, let students take active part in discussing related current topics.
Tutorial Session
Tutorials will be provided through case studies for the students to further discuss and/or undertake the topics previously covered in the lecture sessions.
Students will be given video/written case studies after each lecture topic and work in groups.
Practical Session
Practical sessions are mainly undertaken in the computer laboratories, or workshop activities are set up to enable the learner to reflect on the processes he or she has experienced. Workshops enhance skills development and the acquisition of knowledge. Short presentations alternate with group work. Students spend time working together in small groups, brainstorming, analysing case-studies, carrying out group discussions or group exercises, learner presentations, role play, plenary feedback session.
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To be awarded an MSc, students must gain 180 credit points, that is, pass all 10 modules, each of which is equivalent to 15 credit points; studied in Semester 1 to 2.
To get your MSc a minimum grade of a C at each module.
Confirmation of the questions already answered on the application online.
Satisfaction rating at the end of the session.
- Last updated: May, 19 2024 05:58pm