MEng (Hons) Computer Science and Cyber Security at University of Hull

An integrated four-year masters combining computer science with cyber security, extending the BSc with commercial development practice, trustworthy computing and cyber defence and threat intelligence.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Physical and Digital Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time; integrated masters  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers a programming portfolio, algorithms and data structures, computational thinking, databases and the cloud and professional development. Year 2 covers artificial intelligence, databases and networks, connected devices and IoT, and foundations of cyber security and secure development. Final year covers generative and collaborative AI, distributed systems programming, applied network security and ethical hacking, and secure digital infrastructure. Masters-year modules include Commercial Development Practice, Cutting Edge Concepts, Component Based Software Engineering Practice, Trustworthy Computing and Cyber Defence and Threat Intelligence.

Career pathways

Graduate careers include cyber security analysis, ethical hacking, secure software development, digital forensics and threat intelligence, in roles such as penetration tester, security architect, cybercrime investigator and cryptographer across government, finance, healthcare and technology. Some graduates progress to MSc or PhD study.

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