Cyber Security is a dynamic area of computing science, and is about understanding how:

• the features and vulnerabilities of a system can be exploited by attackers
• to detect, prevent and respond to these attackers.

Cyber Security is also a process, requiring input from and interaction with end-users, stakeholders, decision-makers or system designers.

The MSc is designed for honours graduates in computing science, or a discipline with a significant computing component, for example:

• engineering
• systems engineering
• mathematics.

You should have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills. 

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a discipline with significant computing content, such as:

• mathematics
• engineering
• systems engineering

You should also have a good background in computer systems, including programming.

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications provided you have several years of relevant industrial computing experience.