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Abertay University: Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security
| Institution | Abertay University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business |
| Web | https://www.abertay.ac.uk/ |
| sro@abertay.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01382 308080 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Fully certified by the National Cybersecurity Centre - part of GCHQ - this Master's degree develops the skills and mind set needed to tackle the growing threat of computer hackers. Computer security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes.
This Master's will put you in the ideal position to pursue a successful and often lucrative career. The industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for ethical hackers. It’s not unusual for the salaries of our graduates to start at £35,000-£40,000.
**Adopt an offensive approach to cybersecurity**
We’re the only university in the UK to offer a Masters programme in ethical hacking. We want to change the way you view cybersecurity to adopt an offensive approach. The best way to beat a hacker is to be able to think like one!
Aimed at Computing/IT/Technology graduates, our MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity covers a wide range of subjects, including penetration testing, digital forensics, information security management, Malware analysis, port scanning, buffer overflows and password cracking. Our research-active teaching staff are at the forefront of new developments, allowing the programme to evolve to cover the latest techniques and guidelines.
There are two modes of studying this degree.
Full-time, on-campus over one year or, part-time distance learning over two years. In recent years, full-time on-campus class sizes have been around 25. This allows for closer relationships with academic staff and fellow postgraduates.
The part-time distance option offers a virtual lab for practical work and weekly online sessions to meet staff, fellow students and get help.
**How the Course Works**
You’ll learn how to evaluate the impact of security problems and recommend improvements to a network’s security within a legal and ethical framework. You’ll also conduct a master’s project within an area of cybersecurity that’ll allow you to build on your existing skills.
Full-time on campus students completing the degree in one year: The academic year consists of three terms with the masters project module completed in term 3.
Part-time distance learning students completing the degree in two years: Year 1 consists of two terms and Year 2 of three terms with the master project module completed in the final term.
**Accreditation**
This course is fully certified by GCHQ and accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, as meeting the educational requirement for CITP Further Learning and partially meeting the educational requirement for CEng/CSci registration.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in the field of computing/technology/engineering. The course is designed for students whose degree comprises a significant component of software development or networking. Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience. This would normally be a minimum of two years’ experience of working in the area of software development or networking in either a promoted post or with a significant level of responsibility. |
Summary
Fully certified by the National Cybersecurity Centre - part of GCHQ - this Master's degree develops the skills and mind set needed to tackle the growing threat of computer hackers. Computer security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes.
This Master's will put you in the ideal position to pursue a successful and often lucrative career. The industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for ethical hackers. It’s not unusual for the salaries of our graduates to start at £35,000-£40,000.
**Adopt an offensive approach to cybersecurity**
We’re the only university in the UK to offer a Masters programme in ethical hacking. We want to change the way you view cybersecurity to adopt an offensive approach. The best way to beat a hacker is to be able to think like one!
Aimed at Computing/IT/Technology graduates, our MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity covers a wide range of subjects, including penetration testing, digital forensics, information security management, Malware analysis, port scanning, buffer overflows and password cracking. Our research-active teaching staff are at the forefront of new developments, allowing the programme to evolve to cover the latest techniques and guidelines.
There are two modes of studying this degree.
Full-time, on-campus over one year or, part-time distance learning over two years. In recent years, full-time on-campus class sizes have been around 25. This allows for closer relationships with academic staff and fellow postgraduates.
The part-time distance option offers a virtual lab for practical work and weekly online sessions to meet staff, fellow students and get help.
**How the Course Works**
You’ll learn how to evaluate the impact of security problems and recommend improvements to a network’s security within a legal and ethical framework. You’ll also conduct a master’s project within an area of cybersecurity that’ll allow you to build on your existing skills.
Full-time on campus students completing the degree in one year: The academic year consists of three terms with the masters project module completed in term 3.
Part-time distance learning students completing the degree in two years: Year 1 consists of two terms and Year 2 of three terms with the master project module completed in the final term.
**Accreditation**
This course is fully certified by GCHQ and accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, as meeting the educational requirement for CITP Further Learning and partially meeting the educational requirement for CEng/CSci registration.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in the field of computing/technology/engineering. The course is designed for students whose degree comprises a significant component of software development or networking. Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience. This would normally be a minimum of two years’ experience of working in the area of software development or networking in either a promoted post or with a significant level of responsibility. |
| Location | Abertay Campus Bell Street Dundee DD1 1HG |
Summary
Provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre - part of GCHQ - this Masters degree develops the skills and mind set needed to tackle the growing threat of computer hackers. Computer security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes. This Masters will put you in the ideal position to pursue a successful and often lucrative career. It’s not unusual for the salaries of graduates from this programme to start at £35,000-£40,000. The industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for ethical hackers.
We’re the only university in the UK to offer a Masters programme in ethical hacking. We want to change the way you view cyber security to adopt an offensive approach. The best way to beat a hacker is to be able to think like one!
Aimed at Computing/IT graduates, our MSc Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security covers a wide range of subjects, including penetration testing, digital forensics, information security management, Malware analysis, port scanning, buffer overflows and password cracking. Our research-active teaching staff are at the forefront of new developments, allowing the programme to evolve to cover the latest techniques and guidelines.
There are two modes of studying this degree. Full-time, on-campus over one year or, part-time distance learning over two years.
Full-time on campus students completing the degree in one year: The academic year consists of three terms with the masters project module completed in term 3.
Part-time distance learning students completing the degree in two years: Year 1 consists of two terms and Year 2 of three terms with the master project module completed in the final term.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in area of computing, comprising significant component of software development or networking; where appropriate subjects not covered applicants considered with relevant industry experience, normally minimum 2 years in software development or networking. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants whose 1st language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (CEFR: C1). |
Fees
| Scotland | 7900 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre - part of GCHQ - this Masters degree develops the skills and mind set needed to tackle the growing threat of computer hackers. Computer security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes. This Masters will put you in the ideal position to pursue a successful and often lucrative career. It’s not unusual for the salaries of graduates from this programme to start at £35,000-£40,000. The industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for ethical hackers.
We’re the only university in the UK to offer a Masters programme in ethical hacking. We want to change the way you view cyber security to adopt an offensive approach. The best way to beat a hacker is to be able to think like one!
Aimed at Computing/IT graduates, our MSc Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security covers a wide range of subjects, including penetration testing, digital forensics, information security management, Malware analysis, port scanning, buffer overflows and password cracking. Our research-active teaching staff are at the forefront of new developments, allowing the programme to evolve to cover the latest techniques and guidelines.
There are two modes of studying this degree. Full-time, on-campus over one year or, part-time distance learning over two years.
Full-time on campus students completing the degree in one year: The academic year consists of three terms with the masters project module completed in term 3.
Part-time distance learning students completing the degree in two years: Year 1 consists of two terms and Year 2 of three terms with the master project module completed in the final term.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in area of computing, comprising significant component of software development or networking; where appropriate subjects not covered applicants considered with relevant industry experience, normally minimum 2 years in software development or networking. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants whose 1st language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (CEFR: C1). |
| Location | Abertay Campus Bell Street Dundee DD1 1HG |
Fees
| Scotland | 7900 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre - part of GCHQ - this Masters degree develops the skills and mind set needed to tackle the growing threat of computer hackers. Computer security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes. This Masters will put you in the ideal position to pursue a successful and often lucrative career. It’s not unusual for the salaries of graduates from this programme to start at £35,000-£40,000. The industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for ethical hackers.
We’re the only university in the UK to offer a Masters programme in ethical hacking. We want to change the way you view cyber security to adopt an offensive approach. The best way to beat a hacker is to be able to think like one!
Aimed at Computing/IT graduates, our MSc Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security covers a wide range of subjects, including penetration testing, digital forensics, information security management, Malware analysis, port scanning, buffer overflows and password cracking. Our research-active teaching staff are at the forefront of new developments, allowing the programme to evolve to cover the latest techniques and guidelines.
There are two modes of studying this degree. Full-time, on-campus over one year or, part-time distance learning over two years.
Full-time on campus students completing the degree in one year: The academic year consists of three terms with the masters project module completed in term 3.
Part-time distance learning students completing the degree in two years: Year 1 consists of two terms and Year 2 of three terms with the master project module completed in the final term.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in area of computing, comprising significant component of software development or networking; where appropriate subjects not covered applicants considered with relevant industry experience, normally minimum 2 years in software development or networking. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants whose 1st language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (CEFR: C1). |
Summary
Provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre - part of GCHQ - this Masters degree develops the skills and mind set needed to tackle the growing threat of computer hackers. Computer security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes. This Masters will put you in the ideal position to pursue a successful and often lucrative career. It’s not unusual for the salaries of graduates from this programme to start at £35,000-£40,000. The industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for ethical hackers.
We’re the only university in the UK to offer a Masters programme in ethical hacking. We want to change the way you view cyber security to adopt an offensive approach. The best way to beat a hacker is to be able to think like one!
Aimed at Computing/IT graduates, our MSc Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security covers a wide range of subjects, including penetration testing, digital forensics, information security management, Malware analysis, port scanning, buffer overflows and password cracking. Our research-active teaching staff are at the forefront of new developments, allowing the programme to evolve to cover the latest techniques and guidelines.
There are two modes of studying this degree. Full-time, on-campus over one year or, part-time distance learning over two years.
Full-time on campus students completing the degree in one year: The academic year consists of three terms with the masters project module completed in term 3.
Part-time distance learning students completing the degree in two years: Year 1 consists of two terms and Year 2 of three terms with the master project module completed in the final term.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in area of computing, comprising significant component of software development or networking; where appropriate subjects not covered applicants considered with relevant industry experience, normally minimum 2 years in software development or networking. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants whose 1st language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (CEFR: C1). |
| Location | Abertay Campus Bell Street Dundee DD1 1HG |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 10200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Scotland | 7700 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 10200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10200 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
The University
Abertay University is based in the heart of beautiful Dundee on Scotland’s east coast. We pride ourselves on a range of postgraduate courses aimed at preparing you for the industries and jobs of the modern world.
Our postgraduate taught programmes specialise in artificial intelligence, business, cyber security, computer games, counselling and engineering. We were the first university in the world to launch computer games and ethical hacking programmes, and we are ranked top 10 in the world for postgraduate computer games programmes by the prestigious Princeton Review. The city of Dundee, thanks in …
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