Cyber Technology MSc

De Montfort University

Postgraduate

Distance

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

We’re living in a digital age, and while this technology and connectivity gives us so many benefits, it also means hackers and cyberterrorists have more opportunities than ever before to sabotage institutions, businesses, and even individuals.

This programme is developed in partnership with a range of national and international organisations, including Deloitte UK, Airbus, BT, and Rolls-Royce, ensuring you learn about the issues at the forefront of the sector.

Teaching is delivered by our expert staff at the Cyber Technology Institute, which has been named as an NCSC Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research thanks to its pioneering research in incident response and cyber threat intelligence, industrial control systems and sociotechnical security.

Our Cyber Technology MSc course consists of five main themes –Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Software Engineering, and Management. It can be studied by combining modules from all five categories, allowing you to specialise in your chosen area of interest. Alternatively, you have the opportunity to choose mixed pathways, for example the choices of modules could lead to a degree in Cyber Security with Management.

The National Cyber Security Centre – part of GCHQ – has fully certified our MSc in Cyber Technology and MSc in Cyber Security in recognition of their excellence in providing students with a broad foundation of skills.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed
JanuaryEnrolment now closed

About this course

Graduates are prepared for positions in consultancies, software houses or project management. They are also likely to be employed as cyber security specialists within law enforcement, government or other related agencies, in commercial IT departments or security consultancies, or in other computing positions where cyber security is an issue. Graduates can also undertake further study towards a doctoral or PhD degree.

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:1 minimum) in a relevant subject.

We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world.

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Develop the skills required for a rapidly evolving sector and learn the techniques to be able to work in one of the most fast-paced areas of computing.
Study a programme that’s been developed in conjunction with industry experts. Our modules are created with input from Deloitte UK, Airbus, BT, and Rolls-Royce, which allows you to explore and study real-life issues relevant to industry.
Access to our dedicated Cyber Security Centre, which features computer security and forensics laboratories, will give you the opportunity to work in industry standard facilities and allow you to develop and enhance your skills in digital forensics.
You’ll be taught by expert academics from our Cyber Security Centre and Software Technology Research Laboratory, many of whom are recognised leaders in the cyber security domain.
Tailor your learning to your area of interest and select modules from Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Cyber Technology, Digital Forensics and Software Engineering, allowing you to specialise in the areas of the course you are most interested in.
We help our graduates to be prepared for roles such as consultancy, software houses or project management within organisations that are cyber security specialists. This includes areas such as law enforcement, government, commercial IT departments and security consultancies.

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Subjects

  • Management
  • Security
  • Staff
  • IT Project Management
  • Software Engineering
  • IT
  • Network
  • Network security
  • Hacking
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Engineering
  • Security Management
  • Project Management
  • IT Security
  • Network Training
  • IT Management

Course programme

Course modules

Compulsory
  • Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice and Research Methods
  • MSc Project/Dissertation
Artificial Intelligence
  • AI Programming
  • Machine Learning
  • Foundations of AI
  • AI for Security
  • Computer Vision
  • Artificial Neural Networks
  • MSc Project/Dissertation
Cyber Security
  • Foundations of Cyber Security
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Host and Network Security
  • Penetration Testing and Incident Response
  • Cyber Engineering
  • Digital Forensics Principles and Practice
  • Malware Analysis
  • Advanced Research Topics in Cyber Technology
Software Engineering
  • Internet of Things
  • Software Quality Assurance and Testing
  • Requirements Analysis and Cloud-based System Design
  • Critical Systems
  • High Assurance System Design
  • Modern Programming Techniques
  • Semantic Technologies
Digital Forensics
  • Alternative Operating Systems Forensics
  • Current Issues for Practitioners
  • Network Security and Ethical Hacking 1
  • Network Security and Ethical Hacking 2
  • Wireless Security
  • Forensic Tools and Processes - Forensic Investigations
  • Applied Forensics - Malware Investigation
  • Advanced Forensics and Incident Response
  • Security Strategy and Standards
Management
  • Agile Project Management
  • Responsible Research and Innovation in ICT
Teaching and assessments

Each module is delivered over the duration of four full days. It targets both concepts and practical skills that are relevant to industry. A multiple choice (MC) test at the end of the course provides attendees feedback on their achievements and must be passed before continuation of the academic assessment through coursework.

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials and laboratory work. A strong emphasis is given to real world problems. Assessment is by a combination of coursework, projects, multiple choice and laboratory-based assessments.

Contact and learning hours

Students normally attend from 9am - 4.40pm (per module)

Academic expertise

The programme is managed and delivered through our renowned Cyber Security Centre and Software Technology Research Laboratory.

The course teams within the Cyber Technology Institute have unrivalled expertise in cyber security. The team includes former Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) of large telecommunications companies, internet banks and cloud service providers, an ex-vice president of one of the largest cyber security companies in the world, information assurance specialists with extensive experience working in various UK defence organisations, leading digital forensics experts and respected government advisors.

Several of the team are regular media commentators on forensics and security. Professional input throughout the course will come from Deloitte UK and their cyber security professionals.

Additional information

Programme code: I10079

Duration: One year full-time (with optional one-year placement available), 18 months for January starts or two to six years part-time.

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