MSc Cyber Security at University of Manchester

As technology continues to evolve, equip yourself with the skills needed to craft trustworthy technology with this research-led MSc. Develop state of the art algorithms, methods and protocols to build trustworthy centralised, networked and intelligent systems. Part of pioneering history: take your computer science understanding to the next level at Manchester, a pioneer of computer science history and home to the modern computer.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course aims to impart advanced knowledge within Cyber Security, offering training in advanced skills. It is suitable for those who wish to enhance their computing skills to improve their contribution to IT-related industry or to pursue R&D in academia or industry. Compulsory units include Introduction to Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Computer Architecture and Systems, Security and Privacy in Artificial Intelligence, Formal Methods for Software Verification, Security and Computer Science, Software Security.

Career pathways

Of paramount importance across almost all modern business today, secure and trustworthy technology is an increasing requirement, and our postgraduates are well-versed in its execution. Governments, businesses, not-for-profit organisations, hospitals, educational institutions, individuals – as technology and legislation evolves, so do the requirements for solutions across all these applications.

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