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Lancaster University: Cyber Security (Online)

Institution Lancaster University View institution profile
Department Computing and Communications
Web www.lancaster.ac.uk
Email pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)1524 592032
Study type Taught

Summary

Advance your career with Lancaster University’s online MSc Cyber Security. Gain the critical skills to protect digital assets, manage cyber risks and navigate complex security challenges through expert-led, application-focused learning. No prior cyber security study or experience required.

  • Earn a highly regarded MSc Cyber Security: Lancaster University is recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as a Gold-Awarded Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education and an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research.

  • Obtain a holistic cyber security education: through its multidisciplinary approach (including policy, criminology and risk management), this MSc prepares students for a distinctly wide variety of cyber security roles.

  • Maximise your investment: experience the value of an education from a globally recognised university at a competitive price.

A multidisciplinary curriculum Lancaster University’s MSc Cyber Security has been uniquely designed to provide you with a holistic perspective and multidisciplinary skillset, so you can drive change within your organisation or pursue a career shift.

You’ll develop an understanding of foundational cyber security concepts and learn how to apply them to real-world scenarios, especially in the face of cyber risks and threats. You’ll also learn how to assist in the design and development of secure systems and network architectures, as well as gain the expertise to understand vulnerability assessments and perform penetration tests.

In addition to these core skills, you’ll learn how to:

  • identify security incidents through digital forensic techniques;

  • navigate and explain cyber conflict and cooperation within the international system;

  • conduct independent work and present your findings effectively;

  • integrate knowledge from various disciplines to address cyber security challenges.

The online learning experience A complex world calls for flexible learning designed for your needs. In the online MSc Cyber Security programme, you’ll find an intuitive platform, comprehensive support and top-notch education designed for real people with real lives.

  • Attend a live, one-hour class online once a week and build a supportive learning community, connecting with academics and peers to develop lasting relationships.

  • Complete interactive assignments and view pre-recorded lectures on your own time, using a customisable platform that follows best practices for online learning.

  • Access full-spectrum career services including interview prep, one-on-one coaching, job boards and CV templates to help you explore career options.

  • Join our robust alumni network upon earning your degree, and become the newest member of a club that’s 170,000 strong in more than 190 countries around the world.

  • Connect with a student success adviser who will assist with course planning and serve as your dedicated partner throughout the programme.

  • Receive support with our Wellbeing Service and benefit from a range of resources to help you manage a variety of challenges that may be impacting your studies.

  • Work with our Disability and Inclusive Practice Services team to ensure that appropriate support and reasonable adjustments for your academic study are in place at the earliest possible stages of your programme.

Learn from cutting-edge practitioners Our close-knit academic community is bolstered by a dedicated team of teaching staff who aren’t just lecturers – they’re practitioners at the cutting edge of research and impact in cyber security. Students have the opportunity to interact with lecturers during weekly synchronous sessions, as well as having a senior department figure serve as their academic adviser – available for 1:1 sessions to provide crucial guidance and academic feedback or support.

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Lancaster University

Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Studying at Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 130 countries students join a global community and have the opportunity to make international connections.

We are proud to be highly ranked in three major UK league tables. We’ve also been awarded 5 Stars for overall performance in the globally renowned QS World Ratings. The …

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