Cyber Security (F87)
Open UniversityPostgraduate MSc Distance learning 3 Years Software engineering
About this course
Cyber security is a growing concern – there’s a significant skills gap and global demand for cybersecurity professionals. Our MSc, provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, develops the skills you need to pursue a career in the industry. The course covers various topics, including information security, digital forensics and other fundamental concepts. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development and finishes with a substantial independent project.Brings together theory and practice and draws on your own background and experience. Provides a platform for further research studies. Enables you to study a broad range of cyber security topics relevant to career needs and professional interests.
Key features of the course
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2139 Information technology professionals
5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
2141 Web design professionals
3132 IT user support technicians
Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering