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University of Kent: Cyber Security
Institution | University of Kent View institution profile |
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Department | School of Computing |
Web | www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
On this GCHQ provisionally certified programme you will learn the essential skills to support cyber security within commercial and government organisations. This includes the technical side of encryption, authentication, biometrics, network security, etc as well as information security management and cyber security risk.
This MSc is aimed at computing graduates with strong programming skills seeking careers as cyber security professionals or careers that need a systematic and deep understanding of the subject. It would also be an excellent starting point for those wishing to carry out further research in cyber security. Taught Master’s programmes are available with an optional industrial placement.
Our programmes are taught by leading researchers who are experts in their fields. The School of Computing at Kent is home to several authors of leading textbooks, a National Teaching Fellow, an IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology) Fellow and two Association of Computer Machinery (ACM) award-winning scientists. Kent was awarded gold, the highest rating, in the UK Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework*.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A first, 2.1 or good 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related subject with a strong background in programming. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. |
Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
information@kent.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01227 827272 |
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