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MSC in Cyber Security

6 Years Online Masters Program

Open University

Program Overview

Our cyber security masters covers a range of topics, including information security, digital forensics and other fundamental concepts. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development. You'll finish with a substantial independent project. Cyber security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes. And the industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for cyber security professionals. Our industry-relevant cyber security masters provides a rigorous approach to the study and application of cyber security. It will develop the skills needed for you to pursue a career in the industry.

Program Key Stats

£12450



Eligibility Criteria


5.5

Additional Information & Requirements

To start this MSc, you will need a UK bachelors degree (or equivalent) in computing, cyber security or a related discipline, or relevant industrial experience in the area of cyber security. If you do not hold a bachelors degree, irrespective of your industrial experience, you will need to study a module from the Postgraduate Certificate in Computing (K22) to demonstrate your ability to study successfully at postgraduate level.

Career Options

  • 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

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