University of Essex Online - MSc Cyber Security
網絡安全理學碩士

Core topics of this cross-disciplinary course comprise the fundamental governing principles of information and network security; cyber-attacks and threats; an inter-disciplinary perspective that involves human factors in risk management and protecting information; ethical and privacy issues concerning cyber defenses; digital forensics and investigation; and understanding of traditional and contemporary Software Development Life Cycle models.

You will develop an individual project with a topic of your own interest or relevant work experience within the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge.

Amid a global shortage of computer science professionals and an urge for substantial cyber security measures for various business sectors that comply with legal ordinances, this programme will help you excel in this popular domain with essential knowledge and skills. You should be able to obtain key security principles, utilise network development and deployment tools, and demonstrate analytical approaches to safeguard the online environment of any organisation. That leads you to succeed in areas such as Threat Management, Risk Analyst, Software Developer, Security System Designer/Programmer and Forensic Analyst.

Following a successful advisory visit, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, will undertake a full accreditation visit in the 2021/22 academic year, to consider programmes for accreditation towards Chartered IT Professional.

This programme is also available for Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma study options. Please reach out for more details.

• A comprehensive course that also covers commercial and legal areas within cyber security in additional to technical aspects
• Saves you from downloading software packages as all programming languages are included within the tuition fee and all work is carried out in the online development environment
• No exams – you are assessed exclusively through assignments

Teaching methods

As a 100% online education provider, we use a state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live seminars.

In order to meet the technical requirements for this course, students will need access to a computer with at least 8GB RAM.

 

Assessment method

All assessments are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). There is no requirement to go to external test centres. Instead, you will submit written assignments through the VLE; and for the few courses where exams are required, we use a virtual system that allows you to take academically rigorous exams from the comfort of your own home.

You are always aware of your current provisional grade which allows you to continually evaluate the success of your current study methods and identify areas to improve. We believe that this information helps you to make the most of your course. We achieve this by:

• assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for end of year exams
• showing your marks in your grade book which can be viewed whenever you log onto the VLE
• rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
• ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team

We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.

 

• In order to satisfy the entry route requirements for this programme, you must have either:
  • an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification; or
  • at least three years’ work experience with relevant qualifications

  As part of the application process, you will be asked to take a short aptitude test which is designed to test your ability to handle the intellectual and practical demands of the course. Please note that we will consider your performance in the aptitude test as part of your overall application, so if you don’t pass the test you may still be accepted onto the course.

  Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two week induction period of the course in order to continue your studies.

   

  English language requirements

  As the programme is delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. We offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency if you don’t hand in an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

  You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

   

Full tuition fee: £11,836 (2022-23); £12,428 (2023-24)

University education is one of the biggest investments in yourself and your career. Our tuition fees are the same for all students (in the UK and international) and include all teaching materials and required reading – there aren’t any hidden charges for assessments or resits. We also offer students a range of tuition fee discounts, scholarships, and payment options for our online courses:

• Monthly payment plan available.
• 5% discount if you pay the full course fee upfront.

10% Anniversary scholarship

The University of Essex will be marking 60 years since it first opened its doors to students. To celebrate this milestone, the university is offering a 10% scholarship on all Master’s programmes for July and the rest of the intakes in 2023.

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^An English proficiency assessment known as KITE which serves as a substitute for the IELTS examination, is available.

^Individuals without a formal degree may still be eligible to apply by submitting a reference letter that validates their subject area expertise or relevant experiences. This could include individuals with extensive management or field experience over a significant number of years.

^All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.