MSc Computer Science (Computer Networks & Security)

The Computer Science (Cyber Security) MSc at Staffordshire University is designed to provide you with an indepth understanding of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and practices. The course focuses on contemporary issues in cybersecurity such as network security, digital forensics, privacy, and data protection regulations. It enhances the development of professional computing skills, necessary to work in cybersecurity roles within the computing industry. This course can be held full time (onsite) or part time (online).**Course Content**The course curriculum has been carefully designed to strike a balance between theory and practice, thereby making learning outcomefocused and applicationbased. It provides a holistic learning experience that involves practical work, seminars, and lectures. The course includes a blend of technologies, how cybersecurity is implemented in different sectors, how to assess vulnerabilities and risks and how to provide countermeasures to such threats.**Key Modules: ** Cyber Security Concepts: Provides an understanding of essential cybersecurity principles, concepts, domains, and applications. Network Security: Policy design and implementation to ensure infrastructure safety. Digital Forensics and Incident Response: Teaches skills to detect, analyze, and respond to incidents within a network. Penetration Testing: Provides principles and methods to identify, isolate, and neutralize cyber threats. Ethics, Professionalism, and the Data Protection Act: Covers ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity and adherence to the Data Protection Act. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Cyber Security: It examines the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in threat detection and cybersecurity strategies. Cybersecurity Management and Governance: Provides an understanding and application of cybersecurity management and governance practices. Research Skills & Professional Development: Helps refine research skills and foster professional growth. The MSc Project: Essentially, you'll be expected to design and implement an extensive cybersecurity project showcasing the skills and knowledge you've gathered during your duration of study. **Accreditations: **The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). This ensures that you will graduate with a degree that meets the standards set by the IT industry.**Future Careers: **Successful completion of this course equips you with the skills to embark on a career in diverse sectors such as IT, banking, healthcare, and government. Potential roles include Cyber Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Security Administrator, Risk Assessor, Digital Forensics Analyst, IT Auditor, etc. The course includes essential skills for continuous learning and development in your career.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.