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Wrexham University: Cyber Security
| Institution | Wrexham University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Applied Science, Computing and Engineering |
| Web | http://wrexham.ac.uk |
| enquiries@wrexham.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01978 293439 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Cyber security plays an increasingly important role in our world of ever-evolving technology. This course will help you to deepen your understanding of network security, penetration testing and computer forensics, whilst also adopting a systematic approach to information security management, from the varied perspectives to the technical elements.
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You will explore several specialist technical disciplines. These will focus on areas such as developing secure software platforms and protecting against complex attack processes used to breach system security.
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To enhance your learning experience, the programme integrates professional skills which relate to audit, management and risk. These will address both cyber security and data protection regulations within institutions and organisations.
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Topics of focus will include cryptography, ethical hacking and penetration testing, information security management, information risk management, software security and implementing secure systems.
Key Course Features - This course offers you the opportunity to study cyber security in-depth.
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Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions are enhanced with additional, resource-rich online materials to support your independent learning.
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You will explore information assurance methodologies, testing operational security management, incident management, audit, assurance and review, business continuity management, and more.
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Our staff undertake leading research into several areas of cyber security, and will provide you with the latest insights as you develop your own specialism.
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The research activities you undertake will be associated with the university’s thriving and, often collaborative, research centre.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | The standard entry requirements for these programmes are an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing and/or engineering element. In some cases, applicants with substantial commercial or industrial experience can be accepted, subject to interview and references. |
| Location | Wrexham Wrexham Campus Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW |
Fees
| England | 5940 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5940 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5940 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5940 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The standard entry requirements for these programmes are an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing and/or engineering element. In some cases, applicants with substantial commercial or industrial experience can be accepted, subject to interview and references. |
| Location | Wrexham Wrexham Campus Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW |
Fees
| England | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The standard entry requirements for these programmes are an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing and/or engineering element. In some cases, applicants with substantial commercial or industrial experience can be accepted, subject to interview and references. |
| Location | Wrexham Wrexham Campus Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW |
Fees
| England | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The standard entry requirements for these programmes are an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing and/or engineering element. In some cases, applicants with substantial commercial or industrial experience can be accepted, subject to interview and references. |
| Location | Wrexham Wrexham Campus Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW |
Fees
| England | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
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