Cyber Security MSc is a postgraduate degree at Edinburgh Napier University, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
Computer security is one of the key challenges in contemporary computing. You will gain critical knowledge within the cyber security and digital forensic domains, combining academic principles and industrial practice.
The course is informed by current research in security and digital forensics and is underpinned by our experience with external partners in law enforcement, the cyber security industry, financial institutions and other knowledge transfer activities.
Course specialisms include network security, penetration testing, incident response, malware analysis, cryptography, audit and compliance, and host and mobile digital forensics.
The specialisation you gain in the taught modules is further developed through an extensive research-based MSc dissertation project, leading towards a mastery of a subject area and enhancing your particular specialism.
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Study Options
This course is available in 3 study options:
Duration: 30 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ