Cyber Security MSc

Buckinghamshire New University

Our MSc in Cyber Security will help you develop a deep understanding of how to analyse and protect variant system’s application against threats and risks, putting you at a competitive advantage when applying for any cyber security roles.

Buckinghamshire New University has strong expertise in the security industry and our academics are experienced industry professionals. You will also benefit from our specialist computing suite on our High Wycombe Campus.

Why study this subject? A master’s in cyber security will help you develop the technical and managerial skills and knowledge for aspiring cyber security professionals wishing to specialise in industrial, governmental, educational and organisational disciplines. It will also help IT business specialists and managers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of cyber security solutions in a strategic, technical, consultancy or management context.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? Our MSc in Cyber Security focuses on technical and management security areas, technologies, trends and polices in the security sector.

It is designed to incorporate guidance from the Communications Electronics Security Group (CESG), a group within the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), as well as Institute of Information Security Professionals and Information Security Skills Framework (IISP).

You will learn modern technical tools such as:

• network and software security

• artificial intelligent systems security

• cloud computing systems security

• mobile systems security.

You will also develop:

• management skills in business continuity and disaster recovery

• cyber security assurance and risk management

• research techniques.

We are proud to have a partnership with Amazon for running Amazon AWS Academy at BNU, helping you gain industry standard knowledge and skills and further enhance your career prospects.

This forms part of our undergraduate module Cloud Computing, and allows you to have full access to all Amazon web services resources, materials, labs, online assessments and exams preparations.

You will be able to practice the technology provided by the world cloud leader and undertake a free Amazon AWS official certification MOC exam, and gain a 50% discount on Amazon AWS (Cloud Architecture) official certification exam (optional for students).

What will I study? Our MSc in Cyber Security will help give you the technical and business skills cyber security employers are looking for.

We will help you to:

• obtain the relevant certifications to enhance your employability profile

• understand clearance requirements – as many jobs in cyber security require a security clearance which can affect your eligibility

• develop professional relationships and demonstrate an interest in the cyber security industry

• seek opportunities to demonstrate your expertise by co-presenting at industry conferences and completing relevant projects

• look for ways to integrate with professional experience through summer internships, job shadowing or work-study jobs.

How will I be taught and assessed? Our supportive academics are experienced industry professionals and will facilitate problem-based learning via case-studies and classroom-based exercises throughout the course.

You will also benefit from guest lecturers as well as industrial visits, helping you to understand current practices and prepare you for working life as a cyber security professional.

The majority of the assessment comes from coursework or team projects appropriate to the module, often involving essay or report writing, artefact construction or portfolio construction. Some modules will also make use of individual and group project presentations, as well as in class time-constrained tests and formal examinations.