The programme aims to provide you with advanced and specialist knowledge and skills in the field of cyber security. With the dramatic increase in high-profile cyber security incidents reported in the media, the demand for highly skilled security professionals is growing significantly as businesses across the globe seek to protect their networks and data. Our MSc Cyber Security provides you with a critical understanding of information governance and assurance, combined with technology risk management practices. In addition to developing the key skills for handling security incidents, you will learn how to identify new and existing threats and the methods by which to reduce them. Key facts include: Develop key skills which are highly in demand by employers; Enhance your ability to handle and minimise security threats and incidents; Understand information governance and assurance; Upon successfully graduating, further build your skills and employability with one of the UK’s leading IT and project management training providers, QA with Professional Pathways. Throughout the course, you will be able to trial new approaches and processes in a safe environment, working on real-life scenarios and case studies. You will be assessed using a mix of coursework and exams. Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal and electronic reading lists that will guide your preparation for seminars and independent research. Significant emphasis is placed on developing your ability to complete a Masters degree. As part of induction you will be made fully familiar with the learning resources and support available to you. There will also be weekly academic support sessions designed to build your confidence and ability as a postgraduate learner. You will also be allocated an individual guidance tutor at induction. You will meet this tutor at regular intervals across your period of study. Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. This additional training is offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA and provides you with an excellent opportunity to undertake professional training at the end of your Masters from one of the UK’s leading corporate training providers, further enhancing your professional development and employability skills.