Master of Science [M.Sc] (Cyber Security)
Field of Study:
£14,750/Yr
- The University of Hertfordshire offers an MSc in Cyber Security with a duration of 1 year.
- The program is a course-based and delivered on-campus.
- The program is available on a full-time (1 year) and sandwich (3 years) basis.
- This MSc is available with an optional one-year industry placement.
- This particular course provides students with a specialism combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills in cyber security.
- ou will develop technical expertise and practical skills in identifying and critically evaluating vulnerabilities of and threats to the security and integrity of distributed systems, conducting and managing a comprehensive risk assessment of the distributed systems in a complex and unpredictable environment.
- Advanced topics studied include distributed systems security, information security, management and compliance, digital forensics, penetration testing, and cyber operations.
- Some of the modules students will study are:
- Distributed Systems Security
- Information Security, Management and Compliance
- Digital Forensics
- Penetration Testing
- Cyber Operations
- Cyber Security Masters Project
- The MSc Cyber Security course will equip students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in cyber security.
- Students will benefit from our strong links in the computing industry with regular careers fairs and industry sessions supported by Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, and Ocado Technologies.
- Students will explore the latest penetration testing and digital forensics software at our purpose-built Cyber Security Centre
- The student-faculty ratio is 4:5.
- According to payscale, the average salary goes up to 87,284 USD.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Registration | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £14750 (GBP 14750) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room | £8921 (GBP 8921) |
Food | £2281 (GBP 2281) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | £19865 (GBP 19865) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A good Bachelor’s honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a cognate discipline.
- 3.2 Average GPA is required.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed the undergraduate degree honours from a recognized institution (or equivalent) in computer science or a cognate discipline.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- Test Scores: Official TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency exam test scores and other tests Score.
- Certificate and Documents: ATAS Certificate (certain courses only) and also a copy of the passport photo page
- Evidence: Immigration History Evidence (inc. any visa refusals, previous Tier 4 visa held, etc)
- Transcripts: Academic Transcripts and Certificates (Front & Back)
- References:
- For applicants for undergraduate programs, students must provide one signed academic reference on headed paper.
- For applicants for postgraduate programs, students must provide two signed academic references on the headed paper.
- Personal Statement: When considering what to include, think about the following.
- The reason for applying for the course
- The reason for applying to the University of Hertfordshire
- The reasons for applying to a UK university
- The career aspirations and how the course fits in with this
- Certificate: ATAS Certificate (certain courses only)
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Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities are:
- Network Security Engineer.
- Cyber Security Analyst.
- Security Architect.
- Cyber Security Manager.
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 3,555/Yr$3,555 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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12 Reviews Found
Had the oldest computer science department in UK, with some great faculty teaching us, with relevant expertise.
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