MSc Cyber Security at Newcastle University

Master the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's cyber security domains. In our Cyber Security MSc, you'll explore cyber security theories, principles, practices, technologies and more. Cyber security is a dynamic area of computing science.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering  |  Department: School of Computing  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll also learn how to make security recommendations and build more secure and safe systems. Throughout the course, you'll also develop in-depth analysis and communication skills. Compulsory modules include: Information Security and Cryptography, Secure Software Development, Security of Complex Systems, Research Methods and Group Project in Security and Resilience, Project and Dissertation in Cyber Security, Advanced Topics in Cyber Security, Systems Security, Network Security and Ethical Hacking, Risk and Trust Management.

Career pathways

Our Cyber Security MSc graduates have an excellent record of finding employment. This course provides a route into PhD level study. Graduate roles and employers include: Data Warehouse Consultant at NCR Corporation; Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Ixia; Civil Servant at GCHQ; IT Analyst at the National Health Service (NHS); IT Security Engineer at Venustech.

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