Open University
MSc in Cyber Security
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 9,145 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* total cost: £9,145–£9,480
Introduction
Our cyber security masters cover a range of topics, including information security, digital forensics and other fundamental concepts. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development. You’ll finish with a substantial independent project. Cyber security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes. And the industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for cyber security professionals. Our industry-relevant cyber security masters provide a rigorous approach to the study and application of cyber security. It will develop the skills needed for you to pursue a career in the industry.
Key features of the course
- Brings together theory and practice and draws on your own background and experience.
- Provides a platform for further research studies.
- Enables you to study a broad range of cyber security topics relevant to career needs and professional interests.
Program Outcome
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Curriculum
Course details
To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:
Stage 1 (120 credits)
120 credits from:
- Information security (M811)
- Digital forensics (M812)
- Systems security (M817)
- Network security (T828)
Stage 2 (60 credits)
You’ll choose either:
- a research route
- a professional route
Research route
60 credits from:
- Research project (T802)
Professional route
30 credits from:
- The MSc professional project (T847)
30 credits from:
- Data management (M816)
- Project management (M815)
- Software development (M813)
- Software engineering (M814)
- Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)
- Technology and innovation management (TB801)
- Continuous professional development in practice (U810)
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued module T848
You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 60 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you. Note, in particular, you can count the credit from the following modules towards only a single qualification: Research project (T802); The MSc professional project (T847).