Taught course
Cyber Security
Entry requirements
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above in a Computing discipline e.g. Computing, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Software Engineering, or Cyber Security.
Other similar disciplines may be considered provided 50% of the modules in the final 2 years of your degree are computing related and passed.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
This popular NCSC-certified Masters degree delivers modern enterprise cyber security, coupled with digital forensics and incident response
Computer security is one of the key challenges in contemporary computing. You will gain critical knowledge within the cyber security and digital forensic domains, combining academic principles and industrial practice.
The course is informed by current research in security and digital forensics and is underpinned by our experience with external partners in law enforcement, the cyber security industry, financial institutions and other knowledge transfer activities.
Course specialisms include network security, penetration testing, incident response, malware analysis, cryptography, audit and compliance, and host and mobile digital forensics.
The specialisation you gain in the taught modules is further developed through an extensive research-based MSc dissertation project, leading towards a mastery of a subject area and enhancing your particular specialism.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time30-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- flexible30-48 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions and Enquiries
- pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)333 900 6040