MSc Cyber Security
Full Time, Part Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
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ABOUT
About the course
One of a range of degrees from the taught Master’s Programme at the Department of Computer Science. This course considers current research and practice in cyber security. You will build the fundamental and advanced aspects of cyber security in terms of theory, practice, policy and security standard to enable critical cyber security decision marking, the extant threats to current and emerging systems and networks and the effective countermeasures to such threats in compliance with information security management standards, and the social, legal and ethical issues relating to cyber security in the context of digital forensics, information security management, penetrating testing and cyber operations.Why choose this course?
- This MSc is available with an optional one-year industry placement. The ‘with placement’ programmes give you additional industrial experience by applying the skills you have learned throughout your studies.
- One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate Master’s programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills in cyber security.
- You will develop technical expertise and practical skills in identifying and critically evaluating vulnerabilities of and threats to the security and integrity of distributed systems, conducting and managing a comprehensive risk assessment of the distributed systems in a complex and unpredictable environment. Advanced topics studied include distributed systems security, information security, management and compliance, digital forensics, penetration testing, and cyber operations.
- Taught by a highly-regarded and long-established computer science department with strong links to business.
- Computer Science saw 90% of its research ranked as world-leading (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).
What will I study?
Classes consist of lectures, small group seminars, and practical work in our well-equipped laboratories. We use modern, industry-standard software wherever possible. There are specialist facilities for networking and multimedia and a project laboratory especially for masters students. In addition to scheduled classes, you will be expected a significant amount of time in self-study, taking advantage of the extensive and up-to-date facilities. These include the Learning Resource Centres, open 24×7, with 1,500 computer workstations and wifi access, Studynet our versatile online study environment usable on and off campus, and open access to our labs.Further course information
| Additional information | |
|---|---|
| Sandwich placement or study abroad year | n/a |
| Applications open to international and EU students | Yes |
Student experience
Fees 2022
UK Students
Full time
- £9450 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £790 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
EU Students
Full time
- £16500 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1375 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
International Students
Full time
- £16500 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1375 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
Living costs / accommodation
The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.Deadlines
15 JanuaryFREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (GBP)
Tuition (per year)
16500
GBP
Application Fee
0
GBP
Program expenses
living cost:
12000
/once
University & General Expenses
Application Fee:
800 /
Once
Private accommodation:
450-1000 /
Month
Meal:
1000-1500 /
Month
Textbooks:
800 /
Year
Physical Examination Fee:
500 /
Once
Insurance:
800 /
Yearly
Residence Permit Fee:
430 /
Yearly
Other Costs:
15,000 /
Yearly
Medical Insurance:
800 /
Yearly
Accommodation:
24,000-84,000 /
Yearly
Living expenses:
2,000-3,000 /
Monthly
Living costs:
1500 /
Monthly
Medical Insurance:
800 /
Yearly
Accommodation:
4,000 /
Yearly
Rental of apartment room:
2,500 /
Monthly
Living costs (accommodation, meals, transportation):
6,000-10,000 /
Monthly
Admission Fee (Payable by new students only in any year):
200 /
Year
Registration Fee (Compulsory for continuing pupils):
75 /
Year
Entrance Exams Fee:
100.00 /
Once
Composite Fee (Art/Laboratories/Computing and other facilities):
150.00 /
Year
Parents Association Fee :
60 /
Year
Life expence:
2,000 /
Monthly
Medical Insurance:
800-1,500 /
Yearly
Accommodation:
9,600-30,000 /
Yearly
Residence Permit:
400 /
Yearly
Textbook:
500-1,000 /
Yearly
Physical examination:
300-500 /
Once
accommodation
After Graduation