Welcome to the MSc Cyber Security and Pen Testing

Programme content is enriched by providing industry engagement opportunities to students through industry speakers and field trips.
You'll develop the knowledge and expertise to analyse and build security systems, software and hardware applications, secure transactions, authentication measures, and cryptography and encryption techniques.
You'll become familiar with the configurations of different systems in laboratories and learn to choose the appropriate measures and applications for a network.
In addition to gaining proficiency in the subject, you'll also develop your mathematical, problem-solving, communication, time management and critical skills.
The MSc programme will provide you with: 

• An understanding of the fundamental importance of computer, network, and communication system security for all organisations 
• The ability to involve both the management and the user in the process of awareness, decision and implementation with regard to computer and network security 
• The skills to analyse the security risks a communication system may have and to propose/devise solutions 
• The knowledge necessary to evaluate new threats to authentication, confidentiality and privacy with a view of implementing solutions to combat such threats 
• The ability to make a functional security design for a communication system and implement it successfully 
• A balance of theory, advanced practical skills and experience to enable students to develop a sound knowledge and analytical ability to facilitate their intellectual and professional development 

Career Option 
This master’s degree will leave students ideally placed for roles such as training specialist, systems dispenser, business analysis manager, or university lecturer. A majority of graduates in the programme will be in roles directly related to their studies and work in programming, telecommunications engineering, network management, and computer and network security sectors. Graduates could even start their own business or may pursue a career in academia.