Pre-Master in Computer Science leading to Master of Science - Cyber Security

Navitas Group - Hertfordshire International College (HIC) at University of Hertfordshire

UK,England

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 9,350/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2024

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 24,000 +

Int. Students: 3,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

College Ln, Hatfield AL10 9AB, United Kingdom

Pre-Master in Computer Science leading to Master of Science - Cyber Security

Program Overview

One of a range of degrees from the taught Master's Programme at the Department of Computer Science.

This course considers current research and practice in cyber security. You will build the fundamental and advanced aspects of cyber security in terms of theory, practice, policy and security standard to enable critical cyber security decision marking, the extant threats to current and emerging systems and networks and the effective countermeasures to such threats in compliance with information security management standards, and the social, legal and ethical issues relating to cyber security in the context of digital forensics, information security management, penetrating testing and cyber operations.

Why choose this course?

  • This MSc is available with an optional one-year industry placement. The 'with placement' programmes give you additional industrial experience by applying the skills you have learned throughout your studies.
  • One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate Master's programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills in cyber security.
  • You will develop technical expertise and practical skills in identifying and critically evaluating vulnerabilities of and threats to the security and integrity of distributed systems, conducting and managing a comprehensive risk assessment of the distributed systems in a complex and unpredictable environment.  Advanced topics studied include distributed systems security, information security, management and compliance, digital forensics, penetration testing, and cyber operations.
  • Taught by a highly-regarded and long-established computer science department with strong links to business.
  • Half the research outputs in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire have been rated at world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.

 

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 Program Level: Undergraduate Pathway
 Duration: 24 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 9,350

 Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

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