Cyber Security MSc

Manchester Metropolitan University

Networked computers run our world. From homes to hospitals, airports to banks and all stops in between, everything is connected – but these systems are susceptible to infiltration and attack. On our MSc Cyber Security course, you’ll gain the expertise to become part of the defence. 

By learning to design, implement and manage computer-based systems security on this masters, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to succeed in a wide range of cyber security roles. This could include security designer, ethical hacker, and digital forensics officer. 

Starting with the fundamentals, you’ll gain a broad understanding of the different levels of computer and network security. You’ll then explore both the technical aspects and the logistics of planning and implementing network security management. And how to investigate systems after a breach. 

You will also complete a masters project. While you’ll have plenty of support along the way, it’s a solo research project designed to develop confidence, autonomy and self-sufficiency – qualities that can take you far in the workplace.

We aim to train you to become a specialist in a field with opportunities in virtually every sector – with everything that means for your future career prospects.

Optional placement year

This course is available with an optional industrial placement year, giving students the chance to tailor their knowledge to suit a specific industry or skill-set. This is an excellent opportunity to put theory into practice and gain transferable workplace skills, providing a real boost to your CV when you graduate.

Features and benefits of the course:

• Excellent facilities – The Department has an extensive range of equipment in our own specialist laboratories, together with the support of our dedicated technical staff.

• Leading research – Our research is rated ‘internationally excellent’ with some rated ‘world leading’ in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

• Thriving technology sector – Being in Manchester puts the largest creative and digital technology sector outside the capital on our doorstep.

• Professional accreditation - This course is accredited by the BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) providing a strong professional focus.

• Excellent standards – Recognised for our expertise, the Department is a member of the Oracle Academy and an academic partner of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec).

• Optional placement year – Boost your career prospects and put theory into practice with an industry placement.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).