Cyber Security Buckinghamshire New University

Our MSc in Cyber Security will help you develop a deep understanding of how to analyse and protect variant system’s application against threats and risks, putting you at a competitive advantage when applying for any cyber security roles.

Buckinghamshire New University has strong expertise in the security industry and our academics are experienced industry professionals. You will also benefit from our specialist computing suite on our High Wycombe Campus.

Why study this subject?

The expanding area of Cyber Security and Resilience in the computing field is being strongly promoted by the UK government’s Industrial Strategy as a prime focus for the future of the country’s security development. A master’s in cyber security will help you develop the in demand technical and managerial skills and knowledge to help you gain a role in this exciting area. It will also help IT business specialists and managers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of cyber security solutions in a strategic, technical, consultancy or management context.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

Our MSc in Cyber Security focuses on technical and management security areas, technologies, trends and polices in the security sector.

It is designed to incorporate guidance from the Communications Electronics Security Group (CESG), a group within the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), as well as Institute of Information Security Professionals and Information Security Skills Framework (IISP).

You will also get opportunities to expand your knowledge both inside and outside of the lecture theatre. Students have previously visited sites of historical importance, including Bletchley Park, to learn more about the history of computing and how it impacted the world.

You will learn modern technical tools such as:

• network and software security
• artificial intelligent systems security
• cloud computing systems security
• mobile systems security

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Entry requirements for this course

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