Cybersecurity and Machine Learning

University of Aberdeen
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Computer science

About this course

This programme focuses on two key areas: securing AI systems to ensure they are robust, responsible, and regulatory-compliant and using AI to enhance cybersecurity methods against complex threats.

Machine learning (ML) technologies have become critical to cybersecurity, as they are able to quickly analyse millions of events and flag abnormal behaviour or potential security threats. Conversely, confidentiality and integrity are crucial to AI and cybersecurity techniques are therefore crucial to protecting AI systems from vulnerabilities and attacks.

This programme embodies the idea of "AI for Security, and Security for AI," offering training in fundamental cybersecurity practices like secure software development, digital forensics, and ethical hacking, combined with advanced AI and machine learning concepts.

The increasing use of AI across different industry sectors and the rise in cyber attacks threatening individuals, organisations and countries is driving demand for professionals proficient in both cybersecurity and AI. Studying this programme will equip you with a distinctive set of skills in both of these interconnected fields and open up a wide range of career opportunities.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 15 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer science