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Qualification
Master of Science - MSci
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
This course aims to provide you with a strong practical and theoretical understanding of cybersecurity, hacking, digital forensics, security operations and the underlying associated computer science. The course is designed to help you develop skills in the following areas. • Understanding who ‘hackers’ typically are, the techniques they use to break into systems and the way we defend against them. • Learning how to examine computers and networks for digital artefacts, and how these can be used in a legal case, or as part of incident response. • Understanding how the network infrastructure connects systems, and the impact on security.
Key Course Benefits• Join a thriving community of ethical hackers with opportunities to participate in societies and live ‘hackathon’ type events• Previous graduates have gone on to become security consultants, security engineers, penetration testers and other sector-specific roles. • Practical, hands-on approach to teaching, where you have the chance to demonstrate the theoretical aspects of the course through real-world examples • Dedicated specialised learning environment - the Ethical Hacking Lab
UK and international opportunities  Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office. Facilities  Facilities are subject to availability. Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use. 
Application deadline
29 January
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : ABB
to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies.
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