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MSc Cyber Security (Graduate Apprenticeship) at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A Scottish Graduate Apprenticeship MSc for employed IT professionals with a cyber security remit, studied alongside paid work and certified by the National Cyber Security Centre. Learning combines online study with one day on campus every three weeks, and about 80% of work time is spent in the job.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Computer & Information Sciences  |  Duration: 18 months part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Over the first 10 months students take three core modules (Information Security Fundamentals, Advanced Information Security, Advanced Topics in Information Security) and three specialised modules (Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Compliance and Operational Security Management, Vulnerability Assessment and Security Testing) alongside work-based learning, then complete a research project and dissertation over the final eight months.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Assessed case by case; typically a 2:1 BSc Honours degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, with non-traditional qualifications and relevant work experience also considered. Applicants must be employed in a role with an aspect of cyber security for at least 21 hours a week, live and work in Scotland for the duration of the programme, be nominated by and have the agreement of their employer, and sign a tripartite agreement between applicant, employer and university.

Intake: September

Duration: 18 months part-time

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