Cyber Security (MSc)
Southampton, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 32,300 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for EU and international student | UK students: GBP 9,250
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Introduction
Improve your understanding of cyber security with this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. This course is one of only 25 MSc Cyber Security programmes in the UK to be awarded a full certification against the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Certified Master’s standard.
We’re recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by the UK government, and our academics have helped establish a European Data Science Academy.
Cyber security is critically important to commercial and academic organisations, as well as to governments and the public. There is currently a global shortage of experts in this field, and demand for their skills is growing significantly.
Our master's in cyber security offers a multi-disciplinary approach, covering both technical and non-technical subjects, to give you a well-rounded collection of skills that will make you attractive to future employers. Our researchers draw on their own research to offer modules on topics such as:
- Network and Web-based Security
- Software Security
- Cryptography
- Criminology
- Risk Management
- Machine Learning
We’ll give you access to specialist project labs, computer workstations, and online tools to support your learning in an ideal environment. Our researchers will equip you to handle new and unique challenges in a variety of cybersecurity fields. At the end of the course, you’ll be able to design, build, analyse and problem-solve in many areas relating to cyber security.
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Curriculum
This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September.
In the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll study the taught part of your course.
This is made up of modules that everyone on the course takes, and modules we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options. You'll take exams at the end of both semesters.
You’ll also begin preparing for your research project during semester 1, and continue this work in semester 2.
For the last 3 months, over the summer, you’ll work independently to research and write your dissertation. You’ll have one-to-one meetings with your supervisor during this time to discuss your progress.
Modules
The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our course to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You must study the following modules :
- Cryptography
- Foundations of Cyber Security
- MSc Project
- Network and Web-Based Security
- Research Methods and Project Preparation
- Security of Cyber-Physical Systems
- Software Security
You must also choose from the following modules :
- Cyber Crime, Insecurity and the Dark Web (Cyber Security)
- Digital Forensics
- Software Project Management and Secure Development
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Career Opportunities
On completion of the course, you’ll be ready for a career in the cyber security field or further research in industry or academia. You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of the technical aspects of cyber security, as well as the broader context in which these sit.
Our graduates go on to careers in:
- Designing and Marketing Security Products
- Emerging Cyber Security Professions to Analyse Cyber-threats and Design Defences
- Cyber Security Consultancy Companies Who Study and Analyse Trends in Cyber Security
- The Military, Intelligence Agencies, Crime Prevention and Investigation
- Government Departments (for Example: the Uk Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
Alternatively, you can continue towards a PhD qualification or research assistant position.
Program delivery
The learning activities for this course include the following:
- Lectures
- Small Group Teaching and One-on-one Tutorials
- Computer-based Practical Work
- Group Design Exercises
- Individual and Group Projects
- Independent Learning
Assessment
We'll assess you through a combination of:
- Essays
- Exams
- Lab and Exercise Reports
- Your Dissertation