MSc/PgD/PgCert Information Technology with Cyber Security (16 Months)

The MSc Information Technology with Cyber Security course provides an opportunity for candidates wishing to formalise their existing IT experience with a qualification, and for graduates of non-computing disciplines to develop the specialist skills suitable to transition into an exciting career in computing, with a specialism in cyber security. The course will provide you with the core computing and cyber security knowledge and skills required to work within a technical IT environment. Throughout the course, content is complemented by practical work undertaken in state-of-the-art facilities, using tools and techniques to allow you to match software solutions to the needs of businesses. This practical element will increase your theoretical understanding by developing real-world problem-solving skills, enhancing your employability as a graduate.

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any non-computing discipline. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent, TOEFL iBT overall 88 with 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, 17 each in writing and listening.