MSc Cyber Security

Wrexham Glyndwr University offers a challenging and relevant postgraduate course in Cyber Security, aimed at computer science graduates or those with considerable experience in the computing industry. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to further their careers in the complex world of cyber security.Course Content: The course covers key areas of cyber security such as cryptography, network security, secure programming, security management, ethical hacking, computer forensics, and legal, social, ethical, and professional issues. The course curriculum includes a mix of teaching approaches including laboratory workshops, lectures, tutorials, seminars, self-directed study, and project work.Key Modules: The key modules include Network Security & Cyber Forensics, Ethical, Legal, Social, Professional & Industrial Issues, Security Management, Secure Programming, Cyber Defence & Threat Management, and Final Project/Research Dissertation in Cyber Security.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, for fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: Upon completion, students can pursue various careers in industries like government, police or the military, and in commercial businesses both large and small. Typical roles include information assurance analyst, information security coordinator, security engineer, incident responder, or security admin.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.