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Keele University: Cyber Security
Institution | Keele University View institution profile |
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Department | School of Computing and Mathematics |
Web | www.keele.ac.uk |
enquiries@keele.ac.uk | |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Vital to the infrastructure of organisations across the globe, IT systems improve efficiency and productivity, bringing remote teams, clients, partners and suppliers closer together. Yet as technological advances increase, so too do potential threats to user privacy, data protection and service vulnerability. Our MSc in Cyber Security aims to develop and extend the practical skills necessary to design, build, deploy and evaluate cyber security countermeasures.
**Why choose this course?**
- Develop and then put your professional and technical skills to use solving a real-world problem on either an industrial placement or MSc Project
- Internationally recognised expertise in computational neuroscience, cyber security, evolutionary systems, machine learning and AI, software and systems engineering
- Access to specialist equipment, including over 100 PCs with relevant hardware and software, gaming lab, high-performance computing infrastructure and Makerspace
- Continuous investment in facilities: the new Digital Society Institute will host a state-of-the-art £330k high-performance computing cluster for data-driven research, and VR/Interaction Lab
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community
Cyberspace is now integral to our future security and prosperity: cloud computing, web-based technologies and other technological advances are changing the way we live, work and communicate, transforming critical systems such as finance, energy, food distribution, healthcare and transport.
As more and more businesses, institutions and organisations rely on networks and digital technologies, there is a growing demand for cyber security professionals who can drive innovation and progress, while managing the complex risks that have previously brought hospitals, oil pipelines, schools and businesses to a standstill.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any subject |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
Vital to the infrastructure of organisations across the globe, IT systems improve efficiency and productivity, bringing remote teams, clients, partners and suppliers closer together. Yet as technological advances increase, so too do potential threats to user privacy, data protection and service vulnerability. Our MSc in Cyber Security aims to develop and extend the practical skills necessary to design, build, deploy and evaluate cyber security countermeasures.
**Why choose this course?**
- Develop and then put your professional and technical skills to use solving a real-world problem on either an industrial placement or MSc Project
- Internationally recognised expertise in computational neuroscience, evolutionary systems, machine learning and AI, software and systems engineering
- Access to specialist equipment, including over 100 PCs with relevant hardware and software, gaming lab, high-performance computing infrastructure and Makerspace
- Continuous investment in facilities: the new Digital Society Institute will host a state-of-the-art £330k high-performance computing cluster for data-driven research, and VR/Interaction Lab
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community
The MSc in Cyber Security prepares you to fully participate in the development of secure internet and web-based systems, and to apply an expert approach to the management and control of such activities, identifying risks, safety and security aspects that may be involved in the deployment of computing systems.
Even if your first degree is in a subject other than Computing, you’ll learn how to master techniques to implement secure IT solutions, which are among the most sought-after skills in industry and business.
Introductory modules are designed to give you a deeper understanding of computer systems, their vulnerabilities and extend your knowledge of programming. You’ll then move on to the principles of cyber security and advanced topics, often informed by our own research in cyber security, such as cloud computing, cryptography and security management.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | 2:2 undergraduate degree in any subject or an international equivalent. We will also consider students with equivalent industrial work experience. The English Language entry requirement for International students is IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. The University also accepts a range of internationally recognised English tests. If you do not meet the English language requirements, the University offers a range of English language preparation programmes. During your degree programme you can study additional english language courses. This means you can continue to improve your English language skills and gain a higher level of English. |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national, and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including …
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