Protecting digital information from unauthorised access and use, and ensuring the resilience of supporting network infrastructure and systems, are significant challenges for the continued technological development of our society.

The science behind our MSc Information Security connects various disciplines, from computer science, electronic engineering and mathematics, to design and critically analyse concepts, mechanisms and technologies used in the depth and breadth cyber security.

Not only will you learn the foundations of systems and information security, such as cryptography, but you'll also be educated on advanced, modern and up-to-date concepts such as the inner makings of electronic payments or distributed ledgers..

The additional option of an MSc with a placement year will allow you to discover the business value of cyber-security, as well as its research and development in industry. The University has strong, established links with many national and international businesses and institutions, including Airbus, BAE Systems, CGI Group, DSTL, IBM, Infineon, Microsoft, Sophos and Sky TV.  Our MSc Information Security without placement is accredited by GCHQ. For this placement-enriched MSc, in April 2021, we will also be seeking accreditation from the National Cyber Security Centre of the UK Government, which is the new education-certifying part of GCHQ.

This course opens up a huge range of career opportunities across the cyber security and IT sectors. Recent graduates have gone on to companies such as Bosch, Ernst & Young, IBM UK and RGA Consulting.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

MSc - Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)

Our course has received Full Certification from GCHQ, is taught by experts, and equips you with the theoretical grounding and hands-on experience demanded by the information-security sector.