MSc Information Technology with Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University

The MSc Information Technology with Cyber Security course provides an opportunity for candidates wishing to formalise their existing IT experience with a qualification, and for graduates of non-computing disciplines to develop the specialist skills suitable to transition into an exciting career in computing, with a specialism in cyber security. The course will provide you with the core computing and cyber security knowledge and skills required to work within a technical IT environment.

Faculty: School of Computing, Engineering and Technology  |  Duration: 16 months* full-time; 12 months* full-time; 32 - 36 months part-time; 28 - 32 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: January; September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will learn to develop and manage the modern software tools and secure information systems demanded by industry using appropriate development methodology to provide high-quality, secure software systems. The core technical content of the course is directed towards the study of modern tools and techniques in the fields of information and security management, software development, secure database systems and web security.

Career pathways

As a graduate of this you could go on to work in a wide variety of IT careers, for example, to work as a Software Engineer, Applications Developer, Business Analyst, Database Developer, Web Developer, Network Manager and Administrator. You could also go on to pursue a career in research or academia.

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