Information and Cyber Security MSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

The creation, transmission and storage of huge volumes of electronic data is one of the defining features of our age. Whilst these technologies bring us untold benefits, they also expose businesses, governments and individuals to repeated threats, such as fraud through data manipulation, deliberate sabotage and blackmail. As a result, businesses, governments and individuals around the world rely on the expertise and innovations of information security specialists, without which global communications systems would grind to a halt.

Department: Information Security  |  Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Applied Security Management, Introduction to Cryptography and Security Mechanisms, Cyber Entrepreneurship and Practice, Research Methods in Cyber Security, Project. Optional modules: Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Information Security, Cyber Crime, Smart Cards, RFIDs and Embedded Systems Security, Software Security, Digital Forensics and others.

Career pathways

By the end of this programme you will possess the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a cybersecurity professional, and an ideal basis for moving on to further postgraduate research if you prefer. You will have an advanced knowledge and understanding of the latest breakthroughs and techniques, as well as key challenges and opportunities in the field.

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