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Why choose the School of Computer Science and Technology
Our postgraduate computing and social sciences courses rank UK 4th and 7th respectively in their subject fields, with top 10 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community, and assessment and organisation (PTES, 2024)
Our block delivery course structure gives you year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life
A multidisciplinary course that will appeal to social sciences students as well as those with a computing/technology background
About the course
This MSc addresses some of the biggest global threats to our society today, providing students with the opportunity to critically scrutinise how technology and the online world are changing and how crimes are committed as well as crime and deviance more broadly. It offers a comprehensive exploration of information security, cyber criminology, cyber law, cybersecurity, ethical hacking and human rights while allowing you to get hands-on in simulated, real-world scenarios where you can take on the roles of a cyber attacker, victim and a cybersecurity professional.
Facilities and specialist equipment
- New security operations centre laboratory
- High-tech Cisco Networking Academy computer networking
- Simulation software and virtualised environments that prepare you for a wide range of real-life situations and scenarios
- Use of Hak5 hardware for pentesting activities
Industry links
We have long-established collaborations with top providers in the industry such as Cisco, CompTIA and EC-Council. This course includes Cisco certification courses in cybersecurity.
Your student experience
Gain a unique perspective on a multidisciplinary course that integrates the fields of cybercrime (social sciences) and cybersecurity (technology).
Access our simulated environment where you gain insights into the tools, tactics and mindsets of cyber criminals; analyse and assess vulnerabilities; and deploy threat detection and monitoring techniques in response to cyber incidents.
This MSc is delivered by highly qualified experts from both our School of Computer Science and Technology and our School of Applied Social Sciences who use their active involvement in research and consultancy to keep you ahead of the curve.
Interact with the industry to gain insights into how it operates while developing your hands-on skills through practical exercises, case studies and real-world simulations.
Gain specialist knowledge from interactive workshops and seminars delivered by external experts.
Enhance your employability with our focus on developing key transferable skills such as critical thinking; academic literacy; problem-solving; and effective leadership.
The course’s MSc research project allows you to explore your unique area of interest.
Benefit from your own personal academic tutor.
