Applied Cyber Security

Queen's University Belfast
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Software engineering

About this course

The world’s online security depends on you. Step up to the plate with this fascinating Master’s course, taught by experts at one of the world’s leading cyber security hubs.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be analytical, technical and a modern-day codebreaker. Cyber security is a challenge that will not go away, affecting companies, individuals and even governments. You could be:

  • A recent graduate – possibly a maths or engineering graduate with good programming skills, or you might be a good developer but have little knowledge of cyber security.

  • Already working in industry – experienced in technical software development, and looking to upskill and enhance your professional development.

  • An international student looking to study a UK master’s degree, to meet the global need for cyber security skills.

    ABOUT THE COURSE

    This innovative programme is at the forefront of technical advances in cutting-edge cyber security topics such as cryptography, computer forensics, malware, networking, software development, as well as investigating the increasingly important legal and ethical issues in cyber security.

    This is an applied course, which mixes theoretical skills with practical work in the lab to give you hands-on experience.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Belfast

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Belfast

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    3132 IT user support technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Belfast
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Software engineering

    Offered by

    Queen's University Belfast

    Belfast

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