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Master of Science in Information Security with a Year in Industry

Intake Sep 2023
PG Work Permit
GBP 27100
Tuition Fee (GBP)
Free
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Our two-year Information Security program with a year in industry will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to join the rapidly expanding field of information security. We will prepare you to work at the forefront of some of the most exciting developments in 21st-century technology. You will gain first-hand experience of working in professional teams and applying your academic studies to real-world problems and scenarios. The mass creation, transmission, and storage of electronic data is one of the defining features of our age. Whilst the associated technologies bring us untold benefits, they also expose us to threats that require the specialist skills and experience of cyber security experts.
Our postgraduate Information Security programs were the first of their kind in the world. They are certified by GCHQ, the UK Government Communications Headquarters, and led by academics and industrial partners in one of the largest and most established Information Security Groups in the world. Our groundbreaking ISG is a UK Academic Centre of Excellence for research and home to an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber security.
In year 1 you will learn about cryptography, fraud detection, system security, network security, device security and all the technical, legal and commercial aspects of the industry, including how security itself should be managed. Your second year will include a full-time work placement, which will attract a salary and be assessed towards your final degree. On returning to campus you will complete a supervised dissertation on a topic of your choice. If you decide not to complete the second year you can revert to the standard MSc Information Security (1221) and complete your dissertation a year early to graduate at the end of year 1.
Our academic staff are renowned specialists in the field, with backgrounds in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics and social sciences. You will have access to our virtualisation software for experimenting with network security settings and ideas, as well as our Penetration Testing Laboratory and industry-sponsored Smart Card Centre.
We offer a friendly, supportive learning environment and you will have a dedicated personal advisor to guide you through your studies. The skills you gain will provide a solid foundation if you wish to progress to a PhD. Our graduates are in demand for their cutting-edge grasp of the field, their first-hand work experience, and their transferable skills such as data handling, analysis, problem solving, research, time management, team working, self-motivation and professionalism.
- You will join a worldwide network as one of over 4,000 alumni information security professionals
- Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to work at a high level in the information security industry or pursue further postgraduate research.
- Benefit from first-hand experience of the world of work during your assessed year in industry.
- Our strong ties with industry mean we understand the needs of employers and our curriculum will ensure that you are well prepared for employment.
Additional Information
Program Level Master's Degree
College/University Processing Time 30
Program Intensity Full-Time
Work Permit PGWP
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.
All Programs
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
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Free
Application Fee
48m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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Free
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36m
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7
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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Free
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36m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
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36m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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12m
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6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
55
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Free
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36m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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Free
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48m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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Free
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36m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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Free
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36m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
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Free
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36m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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60m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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Free
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48m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
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60m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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48m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
Min GPA
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Sep 2023
Free
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12m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
55
Min GPA
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12m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
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12m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
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12m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
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12m
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IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
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12m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
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12m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Free
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12m
Duration
Test Score
7
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
12m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
55
Min GPA
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Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
12m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
55
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Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
55
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12m
Duration
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6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
55
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Free
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12m
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6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
55
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Sep 2023
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36m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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Sep 2023
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36m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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Sep 2023
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48m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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36m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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36m
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6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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Sep 2023
Free
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
80
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Sep 2023
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Application Fee
12m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
70
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12m
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Test Score
7
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
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Sep 2023
Free
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12m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
0
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
27100
Tuition Fee
(GBP)
Free
Application Fee
(GBP)
12000 Per year
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(GBP)
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