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

With the theoretical understanding of the field and tools and techniques to craft creative solutions you learned throughout the programme; you can then apply your practical skills to one of the biggest challenges in modern organisations of all sizes. This includes creating a professional development plan and producing an e-portfolio to demonstrate your understanding of the domain of cyber security and experience across the topics you study.

You will learn from leading experts and high-regarded experienced lecturers in a culture of research excellence for a broad range of topics – from security engineering to cyber forensics, to cryptography and security risk management.

After graduation, you will become a highly sought after and capable professional with skills for an immediate practical application in the workplace. You can also further develop your career towards senior technical and managerial positions in the field of cyber security.

• Strong international reputation: The Department of Computer Science is refuted for its researchdriven programmes with an excellent rating in the UK and was amongst the first to deliver wholly online taught programmes back in 2000. It has built a strong international reputation for research in artificial intelligence and algorithms
• Practical online development: Access to state-of-the-art technologies and industry-standard solutions to refine your technical skills, available as cloud services, open-source software, or commercials technology
• Gain a critical understanding of cryptographic algorithms for symmetric encryption schemes, secure hash functions, public encryption schemes and digital signature schemes
• Develop a deep understanding of the theory and practice of cyber forensics
• Global connection: After graduation, you will immediately join a global community of more than 258,000 alumni and establish lifelong networks and friendships as well as access to a wide variety of career resources

Teaching methods

You will take part in an innovative online learning environment, which includes a range of interesting and thought-provoking exercises. Core information is developed by subject-leading experts in the field and closely aligned with both industry and academic best practice, underpinned by rigorous theoretical and practical topics, examples and cases. Throughout your study journey, you will learn through interactive individual activities, case studies, group tasks and discussion boards; these will be primarily asynchronous, but opportunities for synchronous interaction will be provided.

 

Assessment method

Assessment is by coursework only – no examinations required. Instead, a diverse range of assessments are used throughout the programme designed to mirror circumstances that students may experience within a professional context. This ensures you will be provided with a range of opportunities to show evidence of your learning.

The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is at the centre of your online study experience. It is the platform where you can find your study timetable, view interactive lecturecasts, exchange knowledge with others in discussion forums, access resources and e-library, and submit your assignments. You can learn on demand, study at any time, on any device, from anywhere with an internet connection. There is a study skills hub to help you improve and maintain your academic skills, from planning your assignments, understanding academic integrity, and referencing, to using the online library and improving your time management.

 

• A degree in computer science or a closely related subject, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years’ relevant IT professional experience; or
• Professional work experience in IT or a related field and/or other prior qualifications, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language and are required to provide evidence of this. Successful applicants from outside the UK must have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 overall or equivalent

If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take a designated free online English test to assess your proficiency.

 

Full tuition fee: £16,065*
This fee is fully inclusive of all costs, including all teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits.

Full payment discount

If you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront, you will receive an extra 5% discount.

Regional Scholarship
A Regional Scholarship of 5% is available for students based in Hong Kong for the 2023/24 academic year.

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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.