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Master of Science in Cyber Security and Human Factors with Placement Year

Bournemouth University - Talbot Campus

UK,England

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 17,850/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 18,000 +

Int. Students: 3,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Wallisdown Rd, Poole BH12 5BB, United Kingdom

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Cyber Security and Human Factors with Placement Year

Program Overview

This course will train you to become a cyber security expert, ready to take on the growing security challenges faced by enterprise, industry and government in this complex community.

Why Study MSc Cyber Security and Human Factors at BU?

Learn to assess risk, anticipate and manage security incidents; develop and assess security procedures and policies to meet the needs of the computing and security sectors worldwide
Access to cyber security and digital forensics laboratories with state-of-the-art simulation and analytical systems relevant to intrusion detection, incident management, forensic analysis and system penetration testing, where you can see where cyber attacks are happening all over the world, and how they are being stopped at BU
Acquire the skills to be ahead of the game and an become an expert on how to protect information, assets, knowledge and intellect
Gain an understanding of the psychology of cyber security and human factors by investigating threats, vulnerabilities and impact risk, by acknowledging the contagion of fear, uncertainty and doubt and the importance of trust management and information assurance
Benefit from a work placement, which provides an excellent opportunity for you to gain first-hand work experience and apply the learning that you have acquired
Draw on our academics' expert knowledge, their research and recent developments in cyber security to gain awareness of current challenges and how to overcome them.

Placements
The optional placement, which you can undertake upon completion of the taught and project units, provides an excellent opportunity for you to gain first-hand industry experience and apply the learning that you have achieved through the course.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Not Available
sep 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 17,850 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Bournemouth University - Talbot Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0 Minimum Listening - 7.0 Minimum Reading - 8.0 Minimum Writing - 18.0 Minimum Speaking - 16.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0 Minimum Listening - 59.0 Minimum Reading - 59.0 Minimum Writing - 59.0 Minimum Speaking - 59.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Careers
As the security of data is fundamental to any business, you will possess high marketability in the professional arena and be qualified to enjoy career opportunities in a wide variety of industries.

Scholarships

Undergraduate

We award a £2,500 Academic Excellence Scholarship to you automatically if you have achieved 75% or above in Standard XII examination.

Postgraduate

We award a £3,500 Academic Excellence Scholarship to you automatically if you have achieved 65% or above in your Bachelor’s degree.

For more information about scholarships visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/scholarship

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.