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MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security
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Master security protocols, and protect future innovations.
Develop hyper-employable and much needed skills through UH Online's MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security. Become a sentinel of the digital realm, harnessing the force of technology to safeguard against unseen threats. Dive deep into cyber strategies, penetration testing, and digital forensics. Empower yourself through distance learning with the skills to protect and fortify, ensuring the safety of data and systems. As the virtual battleground evolves, emerge as a cybersecurity strategist, defender, and innovator. Embrace the future where you're the guardian of the virtual realm, securing today for a secure tomorrow. Enlist in the vanguard of digital defenders – your journey starts now at UH Online.
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Take your current career to new heights with UH Online's MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security. Enhance your capabilities and safeguard digital realms. Master cyber defence, influencing your organisation's security posture and shaping the digital landscape. Benefit from UH Online's case study approach which allows you to take examples of problem solving and innovation and combine them with your own experience through work-based application.
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Ready to embrace the world of cyber security? UH Online's comprehensive curriculum spans cyber threats, defence strategies, and more. Transition into roles like Cyber Security Analyst, Network Security Engineer, or Information Security Manager. Become a sentinel against evolving digital threats, steering industries toward a secure and resilient future. With a growing present need for industry expertise this rapidly evolving sector needs specialists with tangible skills.
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Build your own reputation and network as a cyber security leader with UH Online's MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security. Master vulnerabilities, pioneer incident response, and redefine digital resilience. Craft solutions that set new standards for cyber security, safeguarding industries against emerging threats. Become a freelancer or consultant lending your experience to various organisations in all sectors.
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Core Modules
Principles of Digital Forensics (15 Credits)
The aims of this module are to enable students to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of digital forensics and to explore appropriate techniques for conducting investigations involving digital evidence.
Cyber Security (15 Credits)
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts, and techniques of systems security. Additionally, it aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and address security issues in computer systems.
Operating Systems and Networks (15 Credits)
The aims of this module are to enable students to develop a deep understanding of the architecture, organisation and operation of operating systems and computer networks. Understand some of the problems that must be solved by operating systems and networks.
Data Structure and Algorithms 2 (15 Credits)
This module enables students to extend their knowledge and understanding of data structures and algorithms. It focuses on the coding stage of the programming process, studying and developing algorithms and data structures appropriate for a range of different types of practical programming problems. The module emphasises throughout the role of problems as an essential driver in the programming process and the design of algorithms and data structures in particular.
Programming and Program Design (15 Credits)
The aims of this module are to enable students to understand and apply the concepts underlying procedural programming. Develop a deep and systematic understanding of the object-oriented paradigm and some of its characteristics. Develop practical ability in deploying software with the API of a modern object-oriented language.
Information System Design (15 Credits)
The aims of this module are to enable students to explore contemporary issues in, and technologies for, software development. Develop expertise in tools and techniques appropriate for the development of software.
Data Structure and Algorithms 1 (15 Credits)
This module aims to enable students to develop a deep and systematic understanding of the importance of the relationship between problems, and their solutions through the development and use of algorithms, data structures and their implementation. Additionally, this module aims to enable students to develop a deep understanding of the significance of a range of underlying mathematical concepts.
Responsible Technology 1 (15 Credits)
The aims of this module are to enable students to articulate social, ethical and legal issues and commercial risks together with the opportunities inherent in the use of computing technologies and the deployment of computer-based systems.
Final Research Project
Applied Research Project (Computer Science) (60 Credits)
The project is an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they know about current research and practices in computer science and apply their skills to a range of computer science topics in order to conduct a practical investigation of a particular computer science problem. The project is a self-directed piece of work, conducted with minimum supervision that demonstrates the student's ability to plan and manage a substantial piece of work, and steer their own efforts. Students are expected to be thorough in their work, and, particularly, identify and tackle any difficult or challenging aspects of the problems they are trying to solve. It is not just the quantity, or even the quality of work that is considered when grading the project, but the level of difficulty and the scope of the problem being addressed.
The entry requirements for the programme are:
- A Bachelor’s degree at a level equivalent to a UK second class Honours degree.
- For International applicants whose first language is not English, IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band), or equivalent.
- The school will consider non-standard applicants who can demonstrate that they have relevant work experience in a position equivalent to a graduate, over a sustained period of time, which will typically be 4 to 5 years via a Curriculum Vitae and/or LinkedIn profile.
The supporting documents for the programme are:
- Bachelor’s degree (where applicable) at a level equivalent to a UK second class Honours degree.
- A reference letter from a current or previous manager or HR department or person in a position of authority is required as supporting evidence.
- Personal identification documents e.g passport or ID.
- A personal statement (approx. 3-500 words) and/or video presentation about why you want to study this programme.
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (POE) where applicable.
- POE exemption may be offered to students. Please speak to a Student Success Consultant to discover whether you are eligible for an exemption.
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