MSc in Cyber-Sicherheit

With the dramatic increase in high-profile cyber security incidents, the demand for highly skilled cyber specialists continues to rise.

The MSc Cyber Security programme is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of information governance and assurance, alongside technological risk management practices. Through this programme you will acquire the essential skills to manage security incidents and mitigate a range of both future and existing threats.

Key facts

• Northumbria University’s Cyber Security degree programmes are recognised as among the best in the country after receiving full certification from the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ
• This course is also available to study as a part-time programme
• Northumbria University is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACEs-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre
• Learn from the pioneers in the study of Cyber Security and acquire highly sought-after skills for an advance role in the IT industry
• Develop the knowledge and skills to identify, minimise and tackle IT security vulnerabilities and incidents
• This programme has been designed to meet the accreditation criteria of BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional
• Also available in a MSc Cyber Security part-time course and as an MSc Cyber Security with Advanced Practice, which include a 12–15-week internship. This can provide valuable work experience and an opportunity to apply your learning
• After finishing the programme, you will be eligible to participate in QA Professional Pathways programmes, which will allow you to enhance your skills with one of the largest providers of project management and IT training in the UK

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Northumbria University London provides industry-focused courses in the heart of London’s business and financial district to kick-start your career in the right direction.

Gain access to career-enhancing partnerships, learn from academics who are professionals in their field and live in one of the most multicultural and popular student cities in the world.