MSc Cyber Security at Keele University

With master's level expertise in cyber security you will tackle real-world challenges and gain practical experience with the latest tools and technologies. From exploring cryptography techniques to ethical hacking, our employability-driven MSc provides opportunities to engage with industry through advanced project work. Upon graduation, you'll develop the analytical, problem-solving, communication and research skills to pursue careers in areas such as cloud security, IT compliance, and forensic analysis.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, or up to 2 years with Placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

With a September start date, this course is studied full-time over one year. During the first part of the programme, you will study five core taught modules (120 credits).

Career pathways

With governments and businesses alike prioritising cyber defence, cybersecurity is not only a growing field but also one that offers immense career opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact in safeguarding the future of our interconnected world. By the time you graduate, you’ll have gained highly sought after and in-depth technical knowledge and specialist practical skills necessary to analyse, design, build, and deploy secure and resilient distributed computing systems, information systems, and enterprise applications.

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