About Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence And Forensics in University of Salford
Data breaches are on the rise, but you can become part of the solution. With this specialised postgraduate degree, you can enhance your existing computer science and IT knowledge, and gain in-depth skills ready to build a career in cyber security, cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics.
Criminals are using more sophisticated techniques to infiltrate IT systems, organisations need talented people to reduce their risk and help to keep systems secure. In response, there is huge demand for talented computing and IT graduates and professionals who can help organisations of all shapes and sizes mitigate their data risks.
This industry-aligned course provides specialist cyber security knowledge, and a hands-on ethos, so you gain the skills and knowledge ready to fight cyber-crime. You'll learn about both attack(red team) and defence (blue team). You'll consider established attack surfaces (networking, social engineering) and modern issues (IoT, Cloud). You will also examine trade-offs between security and availability, and between privacy and audit.
Salford is a leading regional study centre for computer science and cyber security. We are part of the recently announced GM Cyber Foundry, the Greater Manchester city region's blueprint to be a global leader in cyber and digital research and intelligence, a plan which will also see GCHQ open operations in Manchester.
You will:
- Develop practical and real-world skills in all major areas of cyber security
- Have contact with industry experts and active cyber security researchers
- Build cyber threat intelligence to learn how to fight against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
- Gain advanced knowledge of penetration testing, cyber forensics, malware reverse engineering, privacy, and risk management
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.5 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
University of Salford Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Private, Co-ed |
| Campus Setting |
Suburban |
| Endowment |
4.9 Crores GBP as of 2015 |
| Campus Details |
26 University Buildings, Parking, and Accommodations |
| Number/Percentage of International Students |
3000+ |
| Total number of Professors |
1000+ professors |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
84% |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97 % approx. |
| International fee |
£12,350 - £15,480 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D. |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£29000 approx |
University of Salford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
| UG fees |
£10200 to £13300 |
| PG fees |
£12000 to £19000 |
| Accommodation |
£6,000 approx. |
| Cost of living |
£7,624 and £9,545 |
English Proficiency Test:
The acceptable English test scores are given below:
| Degree |
Score |
| Undergraduate - IELTS |
6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
| International Foundation Programme |
4.5 (minimum 4.0 in each component) |
| Postgraduate Programme |
6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
