MSc Cyber Security Technology with Advanced Practice

This programme has been designed for those who have an undergraduate degree in any discipline who wish to study for a qualification which focuses on cyber security in order to develop a career path in this discipline. The MSc in Cyber Security Technology is ideally suited to those who have no prior learning in cyber security, the modular content is reflective of this strategy.

This Masters programme has been designed in consultation with partners from the industry to ensure you learn up-to-date cyber security knowledge required by employers across the industry. Graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers at an entry or junior level in the cyber security sector and IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The Advanced Practice option integrates an Internship, Group Consultancy Project or Research Project into the Masters programme, offering the opportunity to spend three months gaining all-important work experience and employability skills in a professional work setting.

Key facts

• Enhance your theoretical and applied knowledge expertise in the rapidly growing cyber security industry
• Demonstrate your security capabilities in important, emerging technologies such as the cloud and big data
• Develop your business intelligence and leadership capabilities
• Northumbria University is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACEs-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre
• The Advanced Practice includes an Internship, Group Consultancy Project or Research Project, enhancing your employability with all-important work experience

Academic requirements

• Minimum 2:2 honours degree from a UK university or equivalent, in any subject
• Professional qualifications with equivalent standing which had a significant requirement for academic study may also be considered.

If you don’t meet the academic requirements

Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but who do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered. If you are unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.

This master’s programme has been designed to ensure that graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the cyber security/IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.

The qualification is designed to accelerate your skills and competence in a range of job roles, including:

• Cyber Security Engineer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Cyber Security Consultant
• IT Security and Support Manager
• Information Security professional
• Business Analyst