Cyber Security
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have:
- a UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a computing discipline or relevant industry experience
- minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of
- Reading: 5.5
- Writing: 5.5
- Speaking: 5.5
- Listening: 5.5
- Overall: 6.0.
Our free course, Succeeding in postgraduate study, helps you develop the skills and confidence to manage the requirements and demands of postgraduate study.
Months of entry
May, November
Course content
Cyber security is a growing concern – there’s a significant skills gap and global demand for cybersecurity professionals. Our MSc, provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, develops the skills you need to pursue a career in the industry. The course covers various topics, including digital forensics and information, network and systems security. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development and finishes with a substantial independent project.
Key features of the course
- Bring together theory and practice and draw on your background and experience
- Build a platform for further research studies
- Study a broad range of cyber security topics relevant to career needs and professional interests
To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits. You'll study four compulsory 30-credit modules, choose 30 credits from a range of option modules, and complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.
Fees and funding
For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time36 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- The Open University
- general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0300 303 5303