Bournemouth University - MSc Internet of Things with Cyber Security

Bournemouth University

MSc Internet of Things with Cyber Security

We live in a connected world with billions of objects. To manage the security issues threatening connected homes, personal devices, connected vehicles, and more, this enormous industry needs skilled professionals. Discover how to create the next wave of smart devices and networked systems.
Learn about the risks associated with cyber security and how to create secure IoT systems by combining solid theoretical underpinnings with actual design and development experience.
Join our IoT Lab and participate in our Department's research activities.
Select option courses in cybersecurity, digital forensics, security by design, human factors, and SIEM, and conduct independent research on a topic of interest for your master's thesis.

Career opportunities

The Internet of Things will alter how we view life and work. Industry sectors around the world, including manufacturing, logistics, transportation, defense, agriculture, infrastructure, retail, healthcare, and food services, have already made significant investments in building their own IoT infrastructures. Work in a growing sector of the rapidly expanding Internet of Things where job opportunities are constantly changing.

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or equivalent

  • If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each

    component, or equivalent.

Career Prospects

The rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT) industry offers a wide range of opportunities that are constantly changing and recently included:

  • Product Manager, Consumer IoT
  • IoT Global Partner Manager
  • Computer Vision Developer / Programmer
  • Test Engineer - Manual, Embedded Systems
  • New Technologies & Innovation Manager
  • Business Transformation Manager
  • Head of Connected Cities
  • IoT Proposition Manager

Course Details

Year One

Core units
Mobile & Wireless Networks
Wireless, Sensor & Actuator Networks
Security and Privacy in IoT
Research Methods & Professional Issues
Individual Masters Project

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