MScComputing Science: Cyber Security
| Study location | Netherlands, Nijmegen |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree in Computing Sciences/Engineering or a related discipline, such as Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication, Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics. You must have passed (preliminary) examinations containing the following subject matter: - Variety of these mathematical courses, at least 12 EC: Calculus, Linear algebra, Logic, Discrete mathematics, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Information theory, Graph theory, Number theory; You must be familiar with research methods, academic writing, and critical thinking, which could be demonstrated e.g. by having completed a final thesis project or internship. A strong interest in security, demonstrated by relevant internships, awards, participation in hackathons, capture the flag competitions etc. is considered a plus. Also, excellent or very good grades in the home grading system is considered a plus. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / Dutch. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Radboud University |
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| Language requirements | English - IELTS Academic: ≥ 6.5 overall, subscores ≥ 6.0, writing subscore ≥ 6.5 |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please describe your future plans and what you would like to learn and research at Radboud University. What are the topics of the research you would like to do? Also, include your interest in studying at Radboud University (specific disciplines, facilities, or other considerations). A description of courses If possible, please provide a link to a website containing more information about the institute and the curriculum – in English (preferably) or German. Description of the practical laboratory work Contact data of possible references |
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Overview
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Programme structure
The Master’s specialisation in Cyber Security has a course load of 120 EC* (two years). The first year of this specialisation contains six compulsory courses. You can compose the rest of the programme with specialisation electives and free electives. The structure of the programme is presented here.
Career opportunities
Cyber security experts are in high demand, so you should find no problem finding a job as consultant, manager, or researcher after graduating. There are a number of places you can find employment:
- Companies that specialise in cybersecurity, such as security evaluation labs
- IT security divisions of more general consultancy firms
- Firms that produce security technologies
- Organisations that heavily rely on ICT security, both in the private and public sector. The most common being an organisation in the financial sector.
- Academic research (PhD)
- Industrial research