Cyber Security

This industry-relevant qualification gives a rigorous approach to studying and applying cyber security. It covers various topics and incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development. It’s also the first two-thirds of our MSc in Cyber Security (F87).

Modules

To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits as follows:



120 credits from:



Module

• Information security (M811) 30 Credits

• Digital forensics (M812) 30 Credits

• Systems security (M817) 30 Credits

• Network security (T828) 30 Credits

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.



Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have



a UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a computing discipline or relevant industry experience



minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of



Reading: 5.5

Writing: 5.5

Speaking: 5.5

Listening: 5.5

Overall: 6.0.

2 years part-time study



How long it takes

Most students study the Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security part-time, completing 60 credits a year over two years. Typically, this means 12–13 study hours each week.



You can also complete this qualification in one year if you study modules concurrently: two from November to April and two from May to October.



You must complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security within four years.

See Course Web Page link for next start date.

Career relevance

The modules in the postgraduate cyber security programme are for professional security specialists, computer specialists, engineers, technical managers and scientists who need to develop or update their skills and knowledge in the area of cyber security and gain a recognised qualification to develop their careers. They have been developed to combine theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security, to enable you to become an effective professional in the industry.



In addition, they aim to encourage you, through the provision of appropriate educational activities, to develop study and transferable skills applicable to your employment and your continuing professional development.