Cyber Security Engineering MSc
Southampton Solent University
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business and Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £22500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £18500 - £27500 | £21000 - £34500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24406 | £24662 | £30689 |
25-75 percentile range | £21389 - £28940 | £19296 - £31978 | £22604 - £41672 |
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Course Description
As organisations and government departments become increasingly reliant on virtual environments, cyber security has become an important part of day-to-day life. Solent University’s essential cyber security engineering conversion degree is well suited to students from a wide range of backgrounds, helping you to develop new skills and gain an advanced knowledge of computing, networking and information security.
Solent’s cyber security engineering master’s conversion degree will help equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to become cyber security specialists, learning how to tackle cybercrime and manage security systems.
As well as gaining a firm grounding in web and software development, students on this course will learn the necessary skills to become ethical hackers, penetrate test networks, and prevent and eradicate malware. Students will also develop their problem-solving skills and explore research methods.
The course curriculum is developed with input from a variety of sources, including an industrial liaison panel, to ensure students are studying the latest technology and working practices employed by industry experts.
To aid study, students have full access to the University’s specialist networking labs equipped with industry-standard networking equipment from Cisco, Fluke and HP, as well as high-fidelity simulation systems, including the market-leading Opnet. Using Alienware computers and CISCO Packet Tracer, students can practice their software development skills and test their web applications.
The course is also suited to those with extensive industry experience in IT or data systems and who wish to gain an academic qualification.
This course is for:
This conversion master’s course is ideally suited to students from a number of academic backgrounds who have a strong interest in tackling cybercrime and managing security systems.
The course is also suited to those with extensive industry experience in IT or data systems and who wish to gain an academic qualification.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Cyber Security Engineering MSc at Southampton Solent University
35% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
18% | Natural and social science professionals |
8% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
8% | Business and public service associate professionals |
4% | Elementary occupations |
4% | Conservation and environment professionals |
3% | Administrative occupations |
3% | Secretarial and related occupations |
2% | Teaching Professionals |
1% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
• Honours degree at 2:2 or higher in any discipline, or extensive industrial experience in this area.
- Applicants should be able to show an interest in learning to code.
Language Requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language.
The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
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IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
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TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking
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Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 100 in each component
or equivalent
Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
Costs
Tuition Fees Cyber Security Engineering MSc
EU | £14550 | |
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Channel Islands | £8850 | |
England UK | £8850 | |
Northern Ireland | £8850 | |
Scotland | £8850 | |
Wales | £8850 | |
International | £14550 | |
EU | £17065 | |
Channel Islands | £9675 | |
England UK | £9675 | |
Northern Ireland | £9675 | |
Scotland | £9675 | |
Wales | £9675 | |
International | £17065 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Southampton Solent University
Solent University was established in 1855 in the City Centre of Southampton, South East England. This institution started out as a private Art school in 1856 and has since evolved into one of the most important HEIs in Southampton. Being so centrally located, students are within walking distance of most amenities in the city. Even so, the university provides more than sufficient facilities for students to find anything they need on-site. The Solent campus has a particularly active Student Union office, a great Student Hub for career or even personal advice, as well as a variety of popular restaurants.
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Student composition of Southampton Solent University
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Total number of students enrolled at Southampton Solent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8110
- postgraduates:
- 625
- Total:
- 8735
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer and Information Security”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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