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Cranfield University: Cyber Defence and Information Assurance
| Institution | Cranfield University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Cranfield Defence and Security |
| Web | https://www.cranfield.ac.uk |
| studydefenceandsecurity@cranfield.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Designed to develop military and defence industry professionals who can lead in a defensive cyber environment, to effectively exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. The course focuses on understanding and articulating the strategic and executive-level responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually applicants must hold: A UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification. Find information about equivalent qualifications in your country on our International entry requirements page. If you do not meet the above entry requirements but still feel you can demonstrate the ability to complete the course successfully, you may still be accepted onto a course with a lower qualification and relevant experience. Ideally your experience will be in Information Security, Information Operations, Information Risk or a related role. Exceptional applicants may be accepted on experience alone. Security clearance for Shrivenham All applicants to courses that are wholly or partially delivered at Shrivenham must hold suitable clearance. For further information please refer to the Security clearance for Shrivenham section of our Application guide. |
| Location | Shrivenham Cranfield University Shrivenham Swindon Swindon SN6 8LA |
Fees
| England | 23680 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 23680 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 23680 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 23680 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 25830 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 25830 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Designed to develop military and defence industry professionals who can lead in a defensive cyber environment, to effectively exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. The course focuses on understanding and articulating the strategic and executive-level responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually applicants must hold: A UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification. Find information about equivalent qualifications in your country on our International entry requirements page. If you do not meet the above entry requirements but still feel you can demonstrate the ability to complete the course successfully, you may still be accepted onto a course with a lower qualification and relevant experience. Ideally your experience will be in Information Security, Information Operations, Information Risk or a related role. Exceptional applicants may be accepted on experience alone. Security clearance for Shrivenham All applicants to courses that are wholly or partially delivered at Shrivenham must hold suitable clearance. For further information please refer to the Security clearance for Shrivenham section of our Application guide. |
| Location | Shrivenham Cranfield University Shrivenham Swindon Swindon SN6 8LA |
Fees
| England | 23680 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 23680 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 23680 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 23680 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 25830 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 25830 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The Cyber Defence and Information Assurance programme is designed to develop professionals who can effectively manage and exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. The course specifically focuses on responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain. This necessitates sound technical understanding overlaid with an appreciation of the drivers and constraints within the business, and the knowledge to ensure the gap between the two can be bridged by the use of management tools, techniques and strategies.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class honours degree; or 3rd class degree with three years' relevant experience; or pass degree with five years' relevant experience; or HND/C with seven years' relevant experience. If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. The minimum standard expected from a number of accepted courses are as follows: IELTS - 6.5; TOEFL - 92; Pearson PTE Academic - 65; Cambridge English Scale - 180; Cambridge English: Advanced - C; Cambridge English: Proficiency - C. |
| Location | Shrivenham Cranfield University Shrivenham Swindon Swindon SN6 8LA |
Fees
| England | 22110 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 22110 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 22110 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 22110 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 24120 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 24120 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The Cyber Defence and Information Assurance programme is designed to develop professionals who can effectively manage and exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. The course specifically focuses on responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain. This necessitates sound technical understanding overlaid with an appreciation of the drivers and constraints within the business, and the knowledge to ensure the gap between the two can be bridged by the use of management tools, techniques and strategies.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class honours degree; or 3rd class degree with three years' relevant experience; or pass degree with five years' relevant experience; or HND/C with seven years' relevant experience. If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. The minimum standard expected from a number of accepted courses are as follows: IELTS - 6.5; TOEFL - 92; Pearson PTE Academic - 65; Cambridge English Scale - 180; Cambridge English: Advanced - C; Cambridge English: Proficiency - C. |
| Location | Shrivenham Cranfield University Shrivenham Swindon Swindon SN6 8LA |
Fees
| EU | 19500 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 19500 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 19500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 19500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 19500 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 19500 GBP for Whole course |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Designed to develop military and defence industry professionals who can lead in a defensive cyber environment, to effectively exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. The course focuses on understanding and articulating the strategic and executive-level responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually applicants must hold: A UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification. Find information about equivalent qualifications in your country on our International entry requirements page. If you do not meet the above entry requirements but still feel you can demonstrate the ability to complete the course successfully, you may still be accepted onto a course with a lower qualification and relevant experience. Ideally your experience will be in Information Security, Information Operations, Information Risk or a related role. Exceptional applicants may be accepted on experience alone. Security clearance for Shrivenham All applicants to courses that are wholly or partially delivered at Shrivenham must hold suitable clearance. For further information please refer to the Security clearance for Shrivenham section of our Application guide. |
| Location | Shrivenham Cranfield University Shrivenham Swindon Swindon SN6 8LA |
Fees
| England | 9540 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9540 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9540 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9540 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 10410 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 10410 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The Cyber Defence and Information Assurance programme is designed to develop professionals who can effectively manage and exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. The course specifically focuses on responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain. This necessitates sound technical understanding overlaid with an appreciation of the drivers and constraints within the business, and the knowledge to ensure the gap between the two can be bridged by the use of management tools, techniques and strategies.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class honours degree; or 3rd class degree with three years' relevant experience; or pass degree with five years' relevant experience; or HND/C with seven years' relevant experience. If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. The minimum standard expected from a number of accepted courses are as follows: IELTS - 6.5; TOEFL - 92; Pearson PTE Academic - 65; Cambridge English Scale - 180; Cambridge English: Advanced - C; Cambridge English: Proficiency - C. |
| Location | Shrivenham Cranfield University Shrivenham Swindon Swindon SN6 8LA |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Designed to develop military and defence industry professionals who can lead in a defensive cyber environment, to effectively exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. The course focuses on understanding and articulating the strategic and executive-level responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually applicants must hold: A UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification. Find information about equivalent qualifications in your country on our International entry requirements page. If you do not meet the above entry requirements but still feel you can demonstrate the ability to complete the course successfully, you may still be accepted onto a course with a lower qualification and relevant experience. Ideally your experience will be in Information Security, Information Operations, Information Risk or a related role. Exceptional applicants may be accepted on experience alone. Security clearance for Shrivenham All applicants to courses that are wholly or partially delivered at Shrivenham must hold suitable clearance. For further information please refer to the Security clearance for Shrivenham section of our Application guide. |
| Location | Shrivenham Cranfield University Shrivenham Swindon Swindon SN6 8LA |
Fees
| England | 19060 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 19060 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 19060 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 19060 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 20790 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 20790 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The Cyber Defence and Information Assurance programme is designed to develop professionals who can effectively manage and exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. The course specifically focuses on responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain. This necessitates sound technical understanding overlaid with an appreciation of the drivers and constraints within the business, and the knowledge to ensure the gap between the two can be bridged by the use of management tools, techniques and strategies.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class honours degree; or 3rd class degree with three years' relevant experience; or pass degree with five years' relevant experience; or HND/C with seven years' relevant experience. If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. The minimum standard expected from a number of accepted courses are as follows: IELTS - 6.5; TOEFL - 92; Pearson PTE Academic - 65; Cambridge English Scale - 180; Cambridge English: Advanced - C; Cambridge English: Proficiency - C. |
| Location | Shrivenham Cranfield University Shrivenham Swindon Swindon SN6 8LA |
Cranfield is a specialist postgraduate university that is a global leader for education and transformational research in technology and management.
We have many world-class, large-scale facilities, including our own global research airport, which offers a unique environment for transformational education and research, living laboratory for testing transformative technologies and new approaches to deliver enhanced social, economic and environmental outcomes.
Cranfield teaches over 5,000 postgraduate students each year and employs around 1,500 academic and support staff. Our staff-to-student ratio is one of the best for any university in the UK.
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