Taught course

Cyber Security and Data Analytics

Institution
Loughborough University · Department of Information Science
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (50% in final year), or equivalent international qualification, in a range of subjects including electronics, physics, computer engineering, software engineering computing or maths. Applicants from other subject areas including business, management and social science subjects will be considered on an individual basis.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Our Cyber Security and Data Analytics MSc is aimed at providing students with key skills to respond to imminent and emerging cyber threats faced by today’s digitalised world.

We are increasingly surrounded by high tech systems like cloud computing, smart and wearable devices, mobile network technologies, and artificial intelligence, all of which enable us to keep connected and carry out our daily activities with great ease. That's why this programme has been designed to master the use of Data Analytics in Cyber Security.

You will be provided with the principles of deep learning and neural networks for cyber-threat mitigation, advanced encryption methods to protect data privacy and digital forensics to investigate cyber-attacks. The core aim of our cyber security master's degree is to develop the employment skills which are essential to security operational centres, antivirus software companies, artificial intelligent start-ups, e-commerce companies, and governmental organisations.

You will be given the opportunity to participate in major technology projects within the Institute for Digital Technologies. Optional industrial internship opportunities will also help to bring you up-to-date with the latest knowledge and skills required in the sector. If you are interested in advancing your skills in data analytics based cyber defence to support existing organisations or the building of your own, then this programme is right for you.

Information for international students

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

Fees and funding

UK students
£13,000
International students
£28,750

Please see our website for a list of master's degree funding and scholarships.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Up to 4 years.

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Enquiries
Email
pgenquiries@lboro.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)20381 80777