About Msc Cyber Security in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

Networked computers run our world. From homes to hospitals, airports to banks and all stops in between, everything is connected – but these systems are susceptible to infiltration and attack. Study our MSc Cyber Security and you’ll gain the expertise to become part of the defence.

By learning to design, implement and manage computer-based systems security, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to succeed in a wide range of cyber-security roles, including security designer, ethical hacker, and digital forensics officer.

Starting with the fundamentals, you’ll gain a broad understanding of the different levels of computer and network security. As you progress, you’ll explore both the technical aspects and the logistics of planning and implementing network security management. You’ll also learn how to investigate systems after a breach.

Throughout, you’ll be supported by highly professional staff with practical experience at the forefront of this dynamic landscape. And working in our specialist labs with the latest hardware and software will give you hands-on project experience in real-world network security scenarios.

The result? You’ll become a specialist in a field with opportunities in virtually every sector – with everything that means for your future career prospects.

Features and Benefits

• Excellent facilities – The School has an extensive range of equipment in our own specialist laboratories, together with the support of our dedicated technical staff.
• Cutting-edge research – Our research is rated 'internationally excellent', with some rated 'world-leading' in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
• Excellent standards – Recognised for our expertise, the school is a member of the Oracle Academy and an academic partner of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec).
• Professional focus – As an Academy of the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), we deliver their partner programme which provides a pathway for students towards a rewarding, high-growth IT career.
• Thriving technology sector – Being in Manchester puts the largest creative and digital technology sector outside the capital on our doorstep.
• Digital city – Manchester is aiming to be one of the world’s top 20 digital cities by 2020 and has invested £350bn in its digital and technology infrastructure to support growth.
• Athena SWAN award – Manchester Metropolitan University’s commitment to promote and advance gender equality in STEM subjects has been recognised with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.

Career prospects

The advanced skills and understanding you’ll develop on our MSc course can take you into cybersecurity roles across a range of industries, in both the public and private sectors. You could apply for jobs like information security specialist, software engineer for information security, ethical hacker, security designer or security tester, to name a few.

Your masters could also provide a foundation for further studies – going on to do a PhD –whether staying on at Manchester Met or going elsewhere.

You’ll have the specialist support of our careers service from day one, and for three years after you leave us. Between the services available through the Department of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology and the University’s Career Service, you’ll have access to everything from employer events and careers fair to employability skills workshops and dedicated advisors. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelor degree (awarded by a recognised university); or BA, BCom, BBA, BBM, BMM; or BE (Engineering), BTech.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :      6.5, with no component below 5.5 for MA or MSc.
• TOEFL    :      Overall score: 89 With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
• PTE         :       61, with no less than 51 in any section

Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights

Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
• Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:

• Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
• Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
• Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.