This MSc is available with an optional one-year industry placement. The 'with placement' programmes give you additional industrial experience by applying the skills you have learned throughout your studies.

One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate master's programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills in cyber security.

You will develop technical expertise and practical skills in identifying and critically evaluating vulnerabilities of and threats to the security and integrity of distributed systems, conducting and managing a comprehensive risk assessment of the distributed systems in a complex and unpredictable environment.  Advanced topics studied include distributed systems security, information security, management and compliance, digital forensics, penetration testing, and cyber operations.

Taught by a highly-regarded and long-established computer science department with strong links to business.

Computer Science saw 90% of its research ranked as world-leading (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).