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University of Essex Online: Cyber Security
Institution | University of Essex Online View institution profile |
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Department | University of Essex Online View department profile |
Web | https://online.essex.ac.uk |
enquiries@online.essex.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0800 0527 526 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
In today’s always connected environment, it is important for organisations to implement robust cyber defences capable of mitigating an increasing range of cyber attacks.
Our MSc Cyber Security, delivered 100% online and part-time, will introduce you to the key concepts, tools, guidelines and approaches used to protect an organisation’s online environment. The course goes beyond technical competencies to consider managerial and psychological concerns, while simultaneously developing essential skills such as teamwork, risk assessment and decision making.
This conversion course starts with an overview of the fundamental aspects of cyber security, highlighting the trends and developments in this field. In later modules, you will explore topics such as:
fundamentals of network security and information security governance principles
an inter-disciplinary perspective involving psychology that considers the human factor in cyber security challenges
traditional and contemporary Software Development Life Cycle models and how they are affected by risk management considerations
Towards the end of your studies, you will consider a topic of interest within the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge and produce an individual project on that topic. If anything captures your interest during the course that you to want to study in more detail, this is your opportunity to spend a third of the course focusing on it.
Following a successful advisory visit, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, will undertake a full accreditation visit in the 2021/22 academic year, to consider programmes for accreditation towards Chartered IT Professional (partial CITP).
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. As part of the application process, you will be asked to take a short aptitude test which is designed to test your ability to handle the intellectual and practical demands of the course. Please note that we will consider your performance in the aptitude test as part of your overall application, so if you don’t pass the test you may still be accepted onto the course. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue your studies.
Academic entry route
Work experience entry route
English language requirements |
Location | Online Learning West One 114 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 1BA |
Fees
England | 11836 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 11836 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11836 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11836 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Organisations around the world have never been more at risk of cyber-attacks, particularly with the greater role that data and technology are playing across all areas of their operations.
This short conversion course introduces you to a number of essential topics such as:
key trends and developments within cyber security
fundamentals of network security and information security governance principles
an inter-disciplinary perspective involving psychology that considers the human factor in cyber security challenges
Delivered completely online, it is easy to develop skills in this sought-after area while continuing in your current role. At the end of your course, there will be the opportunity to progress onto a PG Dip or the full Masters.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. As part of the application process, you will be asked to take a short aptitude test which is designed to test your ability to handle the intellectual and practical demands of the course. Please note that we will consider your performance in the aptitude test as part of your overall application, so if you don’t pass the test you may still be accepted onto the course. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue your studies.
Academic entry route
Work experience entry route
English language requirements |
Location | Online Learning West One 114 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 1BA |
Fees
England | 3945 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 3945 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 3945 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 3945 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
As companies become more reliant on the internet, technology and data, there is an increasing demand for professionals with knowledge of cyber threats, challenges and solutions.
This 16-month online conversion course explores the key trends within this high-demand field, developing your technical and practical skills to deal with the range of cyber security issues that can arise within an organisation. After considering the fundamental aspects and recent developments in the field, you will delve into topics such as:
fundamentals of network security and information security governance principles
an inter-disciplinary perspective involving psychology that considers the human factor in cyber security challenges
traditional and contemporary Software Development Life Cycle models and how they are affected by risk management considerations
Delivered completely online, it is easy to develop skills in this sought-after area while continuing in your current role. Towards the end of your studies you will have the opportunity to advance onto a full Masters.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. As part of the application process, you will be asked to take a short aptitude test which is designed to test your ability to handle the intellectual and practical demands of the course. Please note that we will consider your performance in the aptitude test as part of your overall application, so if you don’t pass the test you may still be accepted onto the course. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue your studies.
Academic entry route
Work experience entry route
English language requirements |
Location | Online Learning West One 114 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 1BA |
Fees
England | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Essex Online
About University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online provide 100% online part-time Masters degrees and short courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. Our students benefit from a flexible approach to learning while receiving the same dedicated support they expect from a top UK university.
We achieved a gold rating in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2018), for delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students). This rating is the highest possible an institution can achieve.
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