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MSc Cyber Security at Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Applied postgraduate computing course accredited by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Open to graduates with industry experience but no cyber security degree, and to those with a prior cyber security degree seeking an accredited route.

Duration: 1 year full time  |  Intake: Sep 2027 (Glasgow)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Covers infrastructure security (firewalls, intrusion prevention), VPNs and device hardening, cyber operations in the Secure Operations Centre, penetration testing and cyber defence, forensics and information security management. Modules include Fundamentals of Routing and Switching, Secure Operations, Cyber Defence and Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Security Management, Research and Project Methods and a Masters Project.

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Application information

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

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