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Master of Cyber Security with Placement Year

About the program

2-year full-time on-campus master's degree in Cyber Security with a placement year at the University of West London (London).

Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Cyber Security (with Placement Year)
Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
Analyse questions and evidence in the field
Communicate findings clearly
Use research and inquiry approaches where included in the curriculum
Connect theory with projects or applied work where offered

Taught master's plus a placement year. Core modules: Network and Systems Security
Security Operations and Assurance
Machine Learning
Fundamentals of Cyber Security
Research Methods. Options include Big Data Analytics
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Deep Learning. A dissertation or project completes the degree.

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) in a computing subject. A business or an engineering degree with a significant level of computing content may also be considered. We will also consider equivalent professional qualifications or a relevant HND provided you can demonstrate relevant work experience.

Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject, See course page

Choose a course and check its entry requirements and fees. Apply through the 'International' tab on the course page. There is no application fee for direct applications. Upload passport and CV and personal statement and two references and English certificate and transcripts. Follow the applicant portal. Accept the offer. Meet academic conditions. Pay the financial condition (2000 GBP tuition deposit is non-refundable). Request a CAS and apply to UKVI for the Student visa with financial evidence. Apply over 3 months before the start date.

Campus	West London campus (Ealing)
Faculty or school	School of Computing and Engineering
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Standard
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	University of West London publishes an International Ambassador Scholarship opportunity for international fee-paying degree students. Its university undergraduate prospectus describes awards of up to 5000 GBP. The latest award value and eligibility for the intended intake must be confirmed directly.