Cyber Security MSc
The overall aim of this MSc is to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work within the IT security profession. It takes advantage of Lancaster having recently been awarded the highly prestigious status of an EPSRC-GCHQ Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, and combines advanced technical skills with disciplines such as Economics, Risk Management, Psychology and Social Science. Its strength and uniqueness lies in its multidisciplinary nature, merging expertise from across Lancaster's faculties to educate the next generation of security specialists.
The technical modules within the degree offer the skills and knowledge required to enable students to obtain the industrially recognised professional qualifications of CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator).
Modules: Information System Security Management Information System Penetration and Countermeasures Information System Forensic Investigation Information System Risk Management Cybercrime Introduction to Law for Cyber Security Specialists Crime and Criminal Behaviour Network and System Security Dissertation
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Essential Info
For Entry: 2013
Director of Studies: Professor Awais Rashid
Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 or 36 months part-time
Entry Requirements: Upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in Psychology, Computing or a closely related discipline Relevant industry experience may be considered
IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent
Assessment: Coursework, exam and dissertation
Funding: All applicants should consult www.lancs.ac.uk/pgfunding/
Fees: View details of our current Postgraduate Research fees or Postgraduate Taught fees.
Duration: Full time 1 Year(s)
Department: Computing and Communications (School of)
Phone: +44 (0)1524-510311
Course Structure
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