Course

The dynamic world of cyber security needs graduates who are ready for action. That’s why you will use cutting-edge tech in labs that mimic the real world on our Applied Cyber Security degree. Solve live problems alongside industry experts, and equip yourself for a range of cyber security roles.

The MSc Applied Cyber Security course will equip you with the latest knowledge and understanding of the cyber threats associated with the use of technology in business and how to deal with them. You will cover both the technical and management/governance areas required to operate in the cyber security profession, allowing you to enhance your existing skills and develop a range of key transferrable skills valued by employers in both the public and private sectors.

With increasing disruption to our critical systems and personal data, we need highly skilled cyber security graduates now more than ever.

Through a range of learning experiences, you will gain the knowledge of how to identify and treat risk and create resilience Information Security plans and policies that will support the management and operations of the organisation.

Whether crime happens online or is organised through digital channels, digital forensics is key to bringing perpetrators to justice. When you study a BSc in digital forensics, you’ll learn to access, gather, and interpret data to uncover the truth and serve as an expert witness.

Get ready for the next step in an exciting cyber career as you learn with cutting-edge facilities alongside expertise from our staff and industry partners.

Learn the skills and knowledge needed to work in Digital Forensic Units (DFUs) and Incident Response teams on this state-of -the-art course, gaining specialist skills and knowledge as you develop the practical and professional skills desired by employers in digital forensics, law enforcement and the wider corporate and cyber security sectors.