MSc Cyber Security

The MSc Cyber Security course at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an advanced program designed for graduates to become specialists in the field of cybersecurity. This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the cyber landscape and analyse the major sources of cyber threats and the impact they have on businesses and consumers. Course Content: The MSc Cyber Security course covers a broad range of topics. These include but are not limited to digital forensic investigation, ethical hacking, internet security and privacy, and cybercrime. Moreover, the course also allows students to work on a final project that typically involves a practical investigation and development work. Key Modules: The essential modules in this course include Cyber Threats and Countermeasures, Digital Forensic Investigation, Advanced Security, Research Methods, Ethical Hacking, and a Masters Project, among others.Accreditations: The course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: This course prepares students for roles such as Cyber Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Ethical Hacker, IT Security Consultant, and Forensics Investigator, among others, in a variety of sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.