Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Merchiston Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Computer security is one of the key challenges in contemporary computing. You will gain critical knowledge within the cyber security and digital forensic domains, combining academic principles and industrial practice.The course is informed by current research in security and digital forensics and is underpinned by our experience with external partners in law enforcement, the cyber security industry, financial institutions and other knowledge transfer activities.Course specialisms include network security, penetration testing, incident response, malware analysis, cryptography, audit and compliance, and host and mobile digital forensics.The specialisation you gain in the taught modules is further developed through an extensive research-based MSc dissertation project, leading towards a mastery of a subject area and enhancing your particular specialism.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 21,430per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Edinburgh Napier University
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University League Table
86th
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Campus address
Edinburgh Napier University, 219 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH14 1DJ, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
64th out of 117 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 227153 67%30th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10083.0 83%52nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%49th
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