Course overview
Forge Defences, Embrace Power
Master security protocols, and protect future innovations.
Develop hyper-employable and much-needed skills through UH Online’s MSC Computer Science with Cyber Security. Become a sentinel of the digital realm, harnessing the force of technology to safeguard against unseen threats.
Dive deep into cyber strategies, penetration testing, and digital forensics. Empower yourself through distance learning with the skills to protect and fortify, ensuring the safety of data and systems. As the virtual battleground evolves, emerge as a cybersecurity strategist, defender, and innovator.
Embrace the future where you’re the guardian of the virtual realm, securing today for a secure tomorrow. Enlist in the vanguard of digital defenders – your journey starts now at UH Online.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 24 months – Part-time
Entry requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or cognate or numerate discipline at a level equivalent to a UK second-class Honours degree.
- For International applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band), or equivalent
- The school will consider non-standard applicants who can demonstrate that they have relevant work experience in a position equivalent to a graduate, over a sustained period of time, which will typically be 4 to 5 years via a Curriculum Vitae and/or LinkedIn profile.
Supporting Documents Requirements
The supporting documents for the programme are:
- Bachelor’s degree (where applicable) at a level equivalent to a UK second-class Honours degree.
- A reference letter from a current or previous manager HR department or a person in a position of authority is required as supporting evidence.
- Personal identification documents e.g passport or I.D.
- A personal statement (approx. 3-500 words) and/or video presentation about why you want to study this programme.
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (POE) where applicable.
- POE exemption may be offered to students. Please speak to a Student Success Consultant to discover whether you are eligible for an exemption.
Course features
Advance your career with an internationally recognised degree
- Earn an online MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security degree from a modern UK university
- UH Online is 2nd for Graduate Employability in the most recent PTES Survey
- Enhance your career prospects with a research-focused degree
Flexible learning that fits your schedule
- Study at your own pace, anytime and anywhere from any device, your world is your campus
- Student Support Consultants and services are available throughout your course
- Online Library and Virtual classroom are available 24/7
Taught by expert faculty with industry experience
- Learn from our team of campus-based academic experts who create learning outcomes
- Benefit from their extensive experience and knowledge in the field of choice
- Join fellow learners through virtual events and module discussions
Rigorous academic standards and quality control procedures
- Receive the same academic standards and award as the equivalent on-campus course
- Be assured of the quality and rigour of your education with a QAA-assured degree
- Take part in module surveys and student support checkups
Who's it for?
Unlock your path to success
This fully online degree will expand your career options, offering you new possibilities and paths to success.
Excel in Your Current Career
Take your current career to new heights with UH Online’s MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security. Enhance your capabilities and safeguard digital realms. Master cyber defence, influencing your organisation’s security posture and shaping the digital landscape. Benefit from UH Online’s case study approach which allows you to take examples of problem-solving and innovation and combine them with your own experience through work-based application.
Change Career Paths
Ready to embrace the world of cyber security? UH Online’s comprehensive curriculum spans cyber threats, defence strategies, and more. Transition into roles like Cyber Security Analyst, Network Security Engineer, or Information Security Manager. Become a sentinel against evolving digital threats, steering industries toward a secure and resilient future. With a growing present need for industry expertise, this rapidly growing sector needs specialists with tangible skills.
Go Your Own Way
Build your own reputation and network as a cyber security leader with UH Online’s MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security. Master vulnerabilities, pioneer incident response, and redefine digital resilience. Craft solutions that set new standards for cyber security, safeguarding industries against emerging threats. Become a freelancer or consultant lending your experience to various organisations in all sectors. Innovate through the creation of your own code based solutions.
Subjects
The part-time Online MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security is 180 Credits and comprises of core modules followed by a final research project.
The aims of this module are to enable students to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of digital forensics and to explore appropriate techniques for conducting investigations involving digital evidence.
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts, and techniques of systems security. Additionally, it aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and address security issues in computer systems.
The aims of this module are to enable students to develop a deep understanding of the architecture, organisation and operation of operating systems and computer networks. Understand some of the problems that must be solved by operating systems and networks.
This module enables students to extend their knowledge and understanding of data structures and algorithms. It focuses on the coding stage of the programming process, studying and developing algorithms and data structures appropriate for a range of different types of practical programming problems. The module emphasises throughout the role of problems as an essential driver in the programming process and the design of algorithms and data structures in particular.
The aims of this module are to enable students to understand and apply the concepts underlying procedural programming. Develop a deep and systematic understanding of the object-oriented paradigm and some of its characteristics. Develop practical ability in deploying software with the API of a modern object-oriented language.
The aims of this module are to enable students to explore contemporary issues in, and technologies for, software development. Develop expertise in tools and techniques appropriate for the development of software.
This module aims to enable students to develop a deep and systematic understanding of the importance of the relationship between problems, and their solutions through the development and use of algorithms, data structures and their implementation. Additionally, this module aims to enable students to develop a deep understanding of the significance of a range of underlying mathematical concepts.
The aims of this module are to enable students to articulate social, ethical and legal issues and commercial risks together with the opportunities inherent in the use of computing technologies and the deployment of computer-based systems.
This module is designed to enable students to select and apply computer science techniques to practically investigate a particular problem. Furthermore, they will critically evaluate their own work.
This module also aims to enable students to demonstrate that they can work independently with minimum supervision, efficiently plan their work, and present the results in both written and oral form.
Students will also extend their knowledge by making effective use of the technical and scientific literature, and other relevant materials.
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