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Cyber Security MSc

100% Online degree accredited by University of Liverpool Online. Complete your Cyber Security MSc with full digital learning flexibility and direct academic support.

Awarded by
University of Liverpool Online
Level
Master's
Duration
2 Years
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Overview

Programme Overview - Cyber Security MSc

Delivered 100% online via University of Liverpool Online. Designed for working adults, executives, and international learners requiring maximum flexibility.
Curriculum

What you will study

Curriculum and entry requirements as published by the awarding body: https://online.liverpool.ac.uk/programmes/msc-cyber-security/

Modules (MSc)

  • Global Trends in Computer Science (15 credits)
  • Security Engineering and Compliance (15 credits)
  • Cyber Crime Prevention and Protection (15 credits)
  • Networks and Web Technologies (15 credits)
  • Cyber Forensics (15 credits)
  • Security Risk Management (15 credits)
  • Elective module (choose one from): Applied Cryptography (15 credits) Multi-Agent Systems (15 credits) Software Development in Practice (15 credits) Databases and Information Systems (15 credits)
  • Research Methods in Computer Science (15 credits)
  • Computer Science Capstone Project (60 credits)
Admission

Entry requirements

Standard academic entry or Executive Work Experience / APEL route for mature practitioners.

Entry route 1

(i) a degree in any subject equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above)

Entry route 2

(ii) at least 2 years experience in employment, which would normally be of a technical nature, comparable with the award of a bachelor’s degree.

Entry route 3

If you have limited exposure in numeracy or programming you may need to consider further effort in these areas to maintain the standards of the programme, but are still encouraged to apply.

English language

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5.

Fees

Fees and payment options

Fees vary by programme and awarding body. Smart College offers interest-free monthly instalments, and merit-based partial scholarships of up to 30% for applicants who meet the criteria. An admissions adviser will confirm the exact fee and the eligibility conditions before you commit to anything.

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