This course is part of the postgraduate master's program in Computer Science, focusing on cyber security research and practice. It offers three award routes: MSc Cyber Security, MSc Cyber Security with Placement Year, and MSc Cyber Security with Advanced Research. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in distributed systems security, information security, management, compliance, digital forensics, penetration testing, and cyber operations. The course is taught by a highly-regarded computer science department with strong business links.
University of Hertfordshire
MSc Cyber Security with Placement Year
Entry Requirements
- Requires a good honours degree in computer science or cognate discipline.
- Award title selection based on applied award and prior learning.
Career Prospects
The master's programme in Computer Science equips graduates with specialist skills in cyber security, enabling them to pursue careers in various industries such as education, healthcare, retail chains, banks, or government. The program also offers 'with placement' programs, providing additional industrial experience through a year-long full-time employment in a professional environment. The program offers academic and personal support, career guidance from a dedicated Careers and Placements Service, and special training sessions for employers. To qualify for the placement period, students must pass all 60 credits of their studies.
Course Details
Classes consist of lectures, small group seminars, and practical work in our well-equipped laboratories. We use modern, industry-standard software wherever possible. There are specialist facilities for networking and multimedia and a project laboratory especially for masters students. In addition to scheduled classes, you will be expected a significant amount of time in self-study, taking advantage of the extensive and up-to-date facilities. These include the Learning Resource Centres, open 24x7, with 1,500 computer workstations and wifi access, Studynet our versatile online study environment usable on and off campus, and open access to our labs.
Modules
Distributed System Security - 30 Credits
Preparation for Placement - 0 Credits
Information Security, Management and Compliance - 15 Credits
Digital Forensics - 15 Credits
Penetration Testing - 15 Credits
Cyber Operations - 15 Credits
Cyber Security Masters Project - 60 Credits
Team Research and Development Project - 15 Credits
Professional Work Placement for MSc Computer Science - 60 Credits
Responsible Technology - 15 Credits
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