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MSc in Software and Systems Security at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Part-time taught course covering software and systems security, including malware, forensics, cloud platforms and governance, delivered through intensive modules with a final project and dissertation.

Duration: 2-4 years part time  |  Intake: 10 October 2027  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Intensive modules (malware, forensics, cloud platforms, governance), a final project and a dissertation.

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Entry requirements

First-class or upper second-class UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject such as computer science, informatics or engineering, and/or at least two years' professional experience in software, security or data engineering. US bachelor's applicants normally need a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0, though selection depends on other factors. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component (University higher level; equivalents such as TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum component scores accepted).

Intake: 10 October 2027

Duration: 2-4 years part-time

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