About Msc Computer Systems Security in University of South Wales
As the use of information systems is now widespread in the lives of individuals, business and society, the security of computer systems is increasingly important.
The significance of information security and the demand for relevant skills has been emphasised recently by high-profile incidents concerning the privacy of personal data and security of financial information.
This specialist Computer Systems Security masters focuses on the technical aspects of computer systems security and systems administration, including penetration testing. It benefits from close alignment to the Tiger Scheme, a GCHQ recognised penetration testing scheme run by the University.
You will be taught by an internationally recognised team from the department’s Cybersecurity Research Group, and external speakers contribute to delivering the latest expertise and developments.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A 3 year degree with an average of at least 60%
- A 4 year degree with an overall average of at least 55%
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component
- USW English test (known as the Password test) – this is a free english test that can be completed in India. Please email india@southwales.ac.uk for further details.
University Of South Wales-UK Highlights
| UG/PG Course Ratio |
1 : 0.66 |
| No.of Campuses |
4 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense |
£ 3600 |
| International Students Website |
http://international.southwales.ac.uk/ |
| Students belonging to |
120 Countries |
| No of Indian Students |
232 |
University of South Wales The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
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Tuition Fee |
Scholarship |
| UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES |
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| Degree/HND/Foundation Degree courses in Business or Creative Industries (per year) |
£13,200 |
£1,500-£2,500 |
| Degree/HND/Foundation Degree courses in Computing, Engineering, Sciences or Education (per year) |
£13,500 |
£1,500-£2,500 |
| Degree/HND placement year |
£2,700 |
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| BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Top Up) |
£13,500 |
£1,500-£2,500 |
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| POSTGRADUATE DEGREES |
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| MBA Global/Legal Practice Course/PgDip Legal Practice Course |
£15,000 |
£2,000-£2,500 |
| LLM Laws/MBA/MA/MSc in Business or Creative Industries |
£14,100 |
£2,000-£2,500 |
| MA/MSc in Computing, Engineering, Sciences or Education |
£14,300 |
£2,000-£2,500 |
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| RESEARCH DEGREES |
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| Full-time research fee (per year) |
£15,000 |
£2,000-£2,500 |
| Part-time research fee (per year) |
£7,500 |
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| Full-time DBA (100% of fees apply to Years 1 and 2, 50% in Years 3, and a writing up fee of £3,750 in Year 4) |
£12,500 |
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| ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY SKILLS |
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| 25 weeks |
£9,125 |
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| 20 weeks |
£7,300 |
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| 15 weeks |
£5,475 |
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| 10 weeks |
£3,650 |
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| 5 weeks |
£1,825 |
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