MSc Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity course offered by the University of Aberdeen is a postgraduate taught programme designed for graduates with a background in computing. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges in Cyber Security faced in the current environment. The programme bridges together Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, and Psychology providing students a well-rounded view of the technical, legislative and human aspects of the subject.Course Content: The course curriculum consists of Physical Layer Communications, IT Project Management, System Security, Large Scale Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Human Computer Interaction And Security, Network Security, Legal Issues and Professional Practice for Security, Advanced Cryptography, Cyber Security Challenge, and a Three Month Individual Project. Key Modules: The students will study major modules including Advanced Cryptography, System Security, IT Project Management, Cyber Security, Network Security, and Legal Issues and Professional Practice for Security. Future Careers: This course paves a pathway for a successful career in fields such as IT project management, system and network security engineering, and cybersecurity related positions in both private and public sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.