MSc Cyber Security (Online)

Our online masters programme is designed to give you up-to-date skills and knowledge sought after by employers, whether in business, industry, government or research.

The MSc Cybersecurity course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills in network and systems security, from the cyber operations at different levels of corporate environment, information security management, penetration testing and ethical hacking, to enterprise security management.

Successful graduates may pursue a career as a penetration tester, information security consultant, different levels of Security Operations Centre (cyber analyst, threat hunter, and centre manager), and chief information security officer (CISO), across a wide range of sectors.

For admission to the MSc Cybersecurity (Online):

A recent good Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or cognate discipline;
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient competence in English to benefit from the Programme. This is normally demonstrated by recognised awards equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Access to computer equipment with the following minimum specification.

Why choose this course?
One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate Master's programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism in Cybersecurity.
Advanced topics studied include information security and compliance, strategies, methods and technologies used in penetration testing, management of cybersecurity centres, and developing and enforcing enterprise security policies.
You will gain an internationally recognised master's degree from the UK's University of Hertfordshire.
Flexible online learning allows you to fit study around your other commitments, without travel and accommodation costs.
You will be taught by a highly regarded and long-established computer science department.
Benefit from the same academic standards and quality control procedures as our equivalent on campus course.