About Cyber Security in University of West of Scotland

OVERVIEW

This highly-specialist programme is designed for graduates who want to gain knowledge and skills in advanced topics in data and network security to combat 21st century cyber threats. It focuses on developing your practical and hands-on skills to pursue a career in the growing market of cyber security.  Taught in our purpose built laboratories, the curriculum will cover computer systems and network security, cyber attacks and defence, intrusion detection and prevention, data security, and network monitoring. These are built on a strong foundation of knowledge in computer networks, both wired and wireless, using industry standard systems.  

You will undertake an individual project as part of your Masters degree which allows you to carry out a substantive work based project on a topic of your interest either in the University or, where possible, in a company.

The programme delivery will draw on strong links with industry in its learning, teaching and professional development incorporating real-world learning through industry case studies, guest lecturer involvement and supported industry projects.

Real-world Learning

• Purpose-built learning environment
• Course designed and delivered in partnership with industry specialists
• Practical and 'Hands-on' with real-world problem solving
• Access to industry standard software and techniques

Career prospects

This course will enable students to work as Cyber Security specialist in areas such as commercial enterprise security (such as healthcare, banking and finance), law enforcement, or within government bodies.

Completion of our MSc will greatly enhance your potential to progress to a PhD in relevant areas of Cyber Security or Digital Forensics.

COURSE DETAILS

Subject areas studied include:

• Cyber Security Frameworks
• Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
• Practical Cryptology
• Malicious Software Investigation 
• Network Security Monitoring
• Cyber Security: Law and Ethics
• Network Security Testing
• Investigating Digital Devices
• Network Security Management
• Research Design and Methods

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students must have successfully completed at least one year of undergraduate study with recognized institution.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6.0 with no skill below 5.5
• TOEFL    :    78
• PTE         :    An overall score of 54 with no element below 51

University of West of Scotland Highlights 

University of the West of Scotland The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The annual tuition fee for a variety of courses are given below.