Applied Cyber Security

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the MSc (PG) Applied Cyber Security at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc in Applied Cyber Security teaches you the theory, methods, and tools to address the global concerns of computer network security. It imparts the knowledge and skills needed to keep computer networks safe from attacks and threats by teaching how to formulate security policies, deploy network security solutions, and validate their effectiveness. The programme offers a detailed understanding of contemporary issues in network security research areas. International tuition fees are £25,480 per year, home/UK fees are £12,192 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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