MSc Advanced Cyber Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Master's programme built around offensive security, defensive security and information security governance, aligned to NCSC recommendations and the CyBOK framework and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec). Modules are integrated with professional certifications including CCNA, CyberOps, CEH and ISO27001 ISMS Auditing, available alongside the degree.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Technologies  |  Duration: 12-18 months full time depending on start date; 3 years part time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Seven compulsory 20-credit modules (Information Security - Risks, Threats and Attacks; Human Centred Security; Forensics; Secure Systems and Software; Network Security; Applied Cryptography; Research & Professional Practice) and a 40-credit Cyber Security Dissertation. 180 credits for the MSc (PgC and PgD exit awards).

Career pathways

Computer incident analyst, cyber security analyst, information security consultant, ethical hacker, security incident handler, risk assessor, information security policy developer, data protection officer and compliance officer; progression to MPhil/PhD/ProfDoc research.

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