Cybersecurity

Overview

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity programme is designed to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals in today's interconnected world. The programme provides learners with a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in key areas such as programming, databases, network and systems administration, cryptography, digital forensics, software development, and cybersecurity. Furthermore, the programme emphasises the interdisciplinary nature of cybersecurity by incorporating learning on law, policy, human factors, ethics, and risk management. Graduates will be equipped to identify and mitigate threats, manage cybersecurity in organisational contexts, and pursue career development and further study.





Objectives

The programme's objectives are to:



Enable learners to develop mastery of current and developing computer technologies, especially skills related to the development and use of cybersecurity.



Provide learners with a deep and systematic knowledge of the management of cybersecurity in organisational contexts.



Facilitate the development of applied skills that are directly complementary and relevant to the workplace.



Identify and develop autonomous learning skills for the learners.



Develop in learners a deep and systematic understanding of current issues of research and analysis.



Enable the learners to identify, develop and apply detailed analytical, creative, problem-solving and research skills.



Respond ethically and informatively to address any unseen situations that may arise due to the emerging needs of industry.



Provide the learner with a comprehensive platform for career development, innovation and further study.

Module Name / ECTS

Advanced Programming Techniques 5

Advanced Databases 5

Networks and Systems Administration 5

Cryptography & Digital Forensics 10

Cybersecurity Research: Threats, Technologies and Governance 5

Communications and Networking Security 10

Cybersecurity for Software Development 5

Penetration Testing for Business Continuity Management 5

Organisational and Societal Cybersecurity 10

Applied Research Methods 5

Applied Research Project/Dissertation 25



An Exit award is available for learners who are unsuccessful in completing the Capstone module.

Applicants to the Master of Science in Cybersecurity programme must hold:



A Level 8 honours bachelor's degree with a minimum second-class second-division (2.2) award or above in a cognate area. Cognate subjects include computer science, technology, networking, information systems, engineering, general science, mathematics, statistics, data analytics or a related discipline.



A Level 8 Higher Diploma with a minimum 2.2 or above in a cognate area. Cognate subjects include computer science, technology, networking, information systems, engineering, general science, mathematics, statistics, data analytics or a related discipline.



A Level 8 honours bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.2 or above in a non-cognate area, plus 4 years professional experience in a related field.



Applicants must also have the minimum mathematics requirements. Learners accepted to the programme will also need to be competent at coding in an object-oriented programming language (examples include but are not limited to: C++, C#, Java or Python). Learners can also access this programme through RPL.



All applications are subject to assessment by the Admissions Office, including equivalence checks for international qualifications.

Full-time: 1 Year

Part-time: 2 Years



This programme is delivered through both online and face-to-face modes of delivery, including classroom sessions (in-person and Zoom lectures), asynchronous content, and practical computer lab sessions.

Next Intake dates: September 2025

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the Master of Science in Cybersecurity programme will have the potential to work in areas such as:



Risk Officer

Information Security Manager

Cybersecurity Governance Specialist

Cybersecurity Support Engineer

Cybersecurity Manager

IT Security Incident Manager

Cybersecurity Analyst



These roles can be found in a wide variety of industries.