MScComputer Forensics and Cyber Security
Study location | United Kingdom, London (Greenwich Campus) |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 1 year |
Study language | English |
Awards | MSc |
Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A good first degree in computer science, information systems or another computing-related subject. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. 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. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
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Programme structure
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.
PG Project (CIS) (60 credits)
Cyber Security (15 credits)
Audit and Security (15 credits)
System Administration and Security (15 credits)
Computer Crime and Forensics (15 credits)
Managing IT Security and Risk (15 credits)
Network and Internet Technology and Design (15 credits)
Essential Professional and Academic Skills for Masters Students
English Language Support Course (for Postgraduate Students in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
Requirements Analysis & Methods (15 credits)
Database Architectures and Administration (15 credits)
Software Tools and Techniques (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
Project Management (15 credits)
Network Architectures and Services (15 credits)
Penetration Testing (15 credits)
Mobile and Network Technologies (15 credits)
Career opportunities
Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be proficient in computer security and systems security and are in a position to follow careers in system development and administration where knowledge of security and forensics will be an asset or work in a range of specialist roles including: forensics investigators, security consultants or network management specialists.
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