admin Programme Overview
This programme supports advanced study of the technical, organisational and governance challenges involved in protecting digital systems and information. The curriculum examines security architecture, threat analysis, incident response, digital forensics, governance and risk, linking conceptual study with current questions in resilient and accountable cyber security practice.
You will investigate security scenarios and technical evidence, developing defensible approaches to risk, controls, response and communication. You will work through guided activities, applied scenarios and peer discussion, developing a disciplined approach to evidence, communication and independent work.
The programme situates technical security work within legal, ethical and organisational responsibilities, encouraging informed judgement rather than purely tool-led responses. Learning is organised for online participation, with clear milestones, tutor feedback and space to connect ideas across the programme. Throughout, opportunities to compare perspectives and receive formative feedback help consolidate your understanding, refine your judgement and prepare you to engage confidently with unfamiliar professional challenges. The final stage invites you to bring your learning together in a sustained piece of work.
What You’ll Learn
- Critically evaluate cyber threats and security controls
- Design proportionate security architectures
- Investigate incident response and forensic processes
- Assess security risk, governance and compliance needs
- Analyse cloud and network security challenges
- Complete an independent cyber security investigation
Programme Structure
Core Modules
- Advanced Cyber Security Principles
- Security Architecture and Engineering
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Cyber Risk and Governance
- Cloud and Network Security
Research and Applied Practice
- Research Methods for Cyber Security
Final Project
- MSc Cyber Security Dissertation or Applied Capstone
Entry Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold a relevant undergraduate degree or demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Applications from adjacent disciplines may be considered where applicants can show appropriate technical knowledge and readiness for advanced study.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate English-language proficiency appropriate for degree-level study. Equivalent evidence of English proficiency may be considered as part of the application.
Assessment
Assessment may include technical investigations, applied coursework, reports, prototypes, critical analyses, presentations, portfolio evidence and a substantial capstone project or dissertation. Examination-style assessments may be used where appropriate to assess core concepts.
Career Opportunities
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Security Architect
- Incident Response Analyst
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Information Security Manager
- Cyber Risk Consultant
Further Study
Graduates may progress to doctoral study where appropriate, or undertake focused professional development in security architecture, incident response, risk or privacy practice.