MSc Cyber Security at Arden University

Programme overview

Arden University's MSc Cyber Security programme is aligned with the NCSC academic framework and equips you with the skills necessary to thrive in highly lucrative cyber security roles. In recent studies, 57% of businesses said they currently have unfilled cyber security positions* , and 1.8 million jobs in the field went unfilled in 2022 alone**. Study locations: London Stratford, Manchester, Online.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology | Duration: Full-time: 1 year (Blended); Part-time: 1 year+ (Online) | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Information Security Management, Network Security, Secure System Design, Offensive Security, Cloud and Web Services Security, Digital Forensics and Incident Management, Advanced Computing Project

Career pathways

Right now, careers in cyber security are positively thriving, driven by the relentless surge in cyber threats which businesses and organisations face.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements: A 2.2 Honours degree in a computing-related subject, or an equivalent 2.2 Honours degree with 18 months of relevant computing work experience. Typical non-standard entry requirements: A minimum of 3 years of relevant computing work experience. Your work experience should be in a computing or IT role. English: Online Learning: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent Blended Learning in the UK or full-time study in Berlin: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 60-78; or equivalent. Free English language support is also available at the Arden Berlin campus. Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English; a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted If you require a visa to study in the UK: You must meet the academic entry requirements for this course. You’ll need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any element) or an equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) result.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,950 for the whole programme. Total course fee, UK campus (blended learning), UK (England) students; standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year. Fee per year, UK campus (blended learning) at London, Stratford and Manchester, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

Duration: Full-time: 1 year (Blended); Part-time: 1 year+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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