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Cyber Security, MSc, Northumbria University London

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Northumbria University London

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScFull-time1 yearJanuary, September, MayGBP 6990 per yearGBP 15000 per year

About Cyber Security, MSc - at Northumbria University London

Overview

With the dramatic increase in high-profile cyber security incidents reported in the media, the demand for highly skilled security professionals is growing significantly as businesses across the globe seek to protect their networks and data. Our MSc Cyber Security provides you with a critical understanding of information governance and assurance, combined with technology risk management practices.

In addition to developing the key skills for handling security incidents, you will learn how to identify new and existing threats and the methods by which to reduce them.

Key facts

  • Develop key skills which are highly in demand by employers
  • Enhance your ability to handle and minimise security threats and incidents
  • Understand information governance and assurance
  • Upon successfully graduating, further build your skills and employability with one of the UK’s leading IT and project management training providers, QA with Professional Pathways
  • Also available as a part-time programme

Response to Covid-19: Our focus is on providing a safe and welcoming learning environment and ensuring continued access to learning.

As a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and resulting social distancing requirements, we are intending to teach this course using a mix of on-campus and online learning activities. We continue to be guided by the Government to ensure our campus is Covid-secure. More information about our response to Covid-19 and FAQs are available here.

NU’s legal disclaimer:

All information is accurate at the time of sharing. Courses starting in 2021 are offered as a mix of face to face and online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with restrictions, potentially to a full online offer, should restrictions increase in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.

Notes about fees for this course

Scholarship or bursaries, student finance and payment plan available

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 honours degree from a UK university or equivalent. IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5, or equivalent

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