Get career ready with an expert-led, future-focused degree. Our applied and practical MSc Cyber Security, will prepare you for the diverse and complex challenges of the ever-growing international tech industry.
Duration
1 year (full-time)
Number of Credits
MSc: 180 credits
PGDip: 120 credits
PGCert: 60 credits
Start date
September 2024
Degree Type
MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Modules
- Computer and Operating Systems
- Networking and Security Practice
- Digital Forensics
- Security Testing
- Cyber Risk Management
- Cyber Security Automation
- MSc Project
Extended masters for international students
Why this course
Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students.
Top ten in London for things that matter to students (Learning Opportunities, Feedback and Assessment, and Learning Resources) (NSS 2023).
Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).
Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021).
Create advantageous connections by networking with industry professionals across London’s technical meetups such as the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).
This course offers the opportunity to produce a professional portfolio to show potential employers that demonstrates the combination of skills learnt across the modules.
Skills
Get the skills you need to open doors in your career.
With the demand for highly skilled cyber professionals growing across the UK and internationally, our MSc Cyber Security is a strategic way to define yourself as a problem solver ready for the industry.
On this course, created in line with national standards, you will learn:
- the anatomy of computing devices and networks
- how to work with cutting-edge technologies including AI
- machine learning
- data analytics
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Cyber security is a global concern which impacts every society that relies on being digitally connected. The ever-growing concern of cyber-crime spans across the globe and requires enthusiastic and dedicated individuals like yourself who can rise to the complex challenges of cyber security.
Modules on this course are delivered in an applied and practical way mirroring real-world contexts where you will learn by producing artefacts of increasing significance and complexity.
The focus of this course is to ensure you are ready to enter the tech industry on graduation with a clear focus around developing a practical portfolio through collaborative teaching, teamwork, and a final project that you can show to potential employers.
Our memberships
The University of Roehampton London is a member of several industry academic programmes including AWS Academy, Cisco Academy, Microsoft Azure and the Splunk Academic Programme, through which students may work towards completing industry recognised certifications alongside their degree. You will also have opportunities to network with industry professionals through student employability events, guest speakers on campus and technical meetups across London (e.g. the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)).
How you'll learn
Learning shaped around you.
We deliver all computing programmes in an active blended learning style, with:
- most lectures replaced by workshops and seminars
- a learning environment focused on collaborative working in practical lab spaces
- an environment based on working in the IT industry
This course offers an optional professional placement year which means you will be able to work a paid role in industry while also earning recognised credits towards your degree. Through CV workshops, mock interviews and industry links, the University’s employability team can help support you in finding and securing a work placement.
How you'll be assessed
Put your skills into practice.
You’ll be set authentic assessments, meaning that your projects, tasks and exercises will replicate the working world of cyber security, ensuring that you are fully prepared for life after graduation.
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Career options
Setting the foundation for an exciting and fulfilling career.
Prospects for graduates in cyber security are extremely positive. There is currently a national skills gap and a high demand for graduates who can demonstrate technical competencies, professional skills, and the ability to solve problems.
Successful graduates from this programme will be able to confidently apply for careers in several cyber security and related areas including:
- Cloud Computing
- Audit & Assurance
- Networking
- DevOps
- Security Operations
- Security Testing
- Threat Hunting
- Other non-technical cyber careers.
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
- September 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form.
- Check our application deadlines
- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs below
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
- See our Finance pages for more details
Specific entry requirements
Students must have equivalent to a 2:2 UK degree in a STEM based subject.
