MSc Cyber Security

Edge Hill University offers a Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree that offers students a comprehensive and deep understanding of cyber security, giving them the necessary skills and knowledge to protect and secure digital assets against cyber threats and hazards. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the threats associated with the technologically advanced world and how to counter them, thereby offering a course that is both relevant and current in today's digitized era.Course Content: The course content covers core aspects of cyber security including secure programming, network security, information security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and human factors in security. Students will develop the necessary skillset to analyze, design, and implement secure systems, and tackle security challenges in real-life scenarios.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course are Security Architectures and Algorithms, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Secure Programming, Digital Forensics, Human Aspects of Cyber Security, and Security Management.Accreditations: The Cyber Security BSc (Hons) at Edge Hill University is professionally accredited by the British Computer Society. Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue careers in a variety of fields related to cyber security, including roles as information security analysts, network security engineers, security architects, forensic computer analysts, IT managers/directors, IT consultants, and Higher Education professionals. In addition, students can also engage in postgraduate study or research in the field of cybersecurity.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.