MSc in Cyber Security

Duration	12 Months
Level	Masters Program

This program will prepare students for an exciting and rewarding career in cybersecurity, application and software security, and cyber law enforcement, among others
During the study, students will work within our world-class ICT Centre of Excellence, InfoLab21. Here they will study and explore eight taught modules and complete a substantial research project
The interdisciplinary modules will allow students to draw on expertise from four specialist departments: School of Computing and Communication; Law; Sociology; and Politics, Philosophy, and Religion
Through studying these modules, students will develop a range of technical skills and gain specialist knowledge that will be invaluable as they progress in their careers
Modules include: Information System Penetration and Countermeasures; Network and Systems Security; and Cybercrime
Students will also work on an individual research project, supervised by two academics from two of the four departments. Through this project, they will obtain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity and technology

Class 12th	No specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors	60.0% Applicants must have a 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Security, or similar degrees Some programming experience may be advantageous At least 3 years of Bachelor's degree is required At least 60% overall, with at least 55% in each year (year 2 onwards)
Exams	IELTS: 6.5 A minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test PTE: 58 A minimum of 50 in each component of the test
Additional info	Relevant professional experience within the cyber security industry will be considered Non-standard applicants may also be considered, please contact the university for information Contact: Admissions Team +44 (0) 1524 592032 or email pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk

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