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Operational Cyber Security, MSc

If you're interested in cyber security but don’t have a formal background in computing, this online master’s course in operational cyber security is the ideal option.

This Master's course in Operational Cyber Security is aimed at graduates with non-computing backgrounds. It provides a firm grounding in a broad range of IT skills and cyber security related subjects. You'll learn to locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources, and to use suitable cyber security tools. You'll develop skills in managing risk, penetration testing, and cryptography. With this, you will come to understand more about network protocols and the role of industry standards for security.

This is an online blended-learning course, which can be studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two years. Graduates will be qualified to seek careers in computer auditing, penetration testing, security analysis, e-discovery analysis, and other fields.

This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT: Initial Partial CITP. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of BCS.

Campus Information

Greenwich Campus

Greenwich Campus sits on a World Heritage Site and is located in the heart of Greenwich, south-east London. The neighbourhood has a lively atmosphere but is away from the hustle and bustle of the city, making it the ideal place to study.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information required

10 Days

Possible interview call from institution

10 Days

Provisional/ unconditional offer

20 Days

Visa process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates from this course will be qualified to seek careers in computer auditing, penetration testing, security analysis, e-discovery analysis, and other fields.

Do you provide employability services?

Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.

The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course completing (Bachelors level or Master)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

For entry to our Master's programs, you will need to have met the following:

Four-year bachelor degree with a minimum of 55% in Final Year (However, if graduating from one of the top universities: Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Osmania, and JNTU a minimum of 50% in the final year is required)
70% in English in Standard XII or English language requirements
Note: More specialized courses require four year bachelor degree with a minimum of 65% in final year.(However, if graduating from one of the top universities :Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Osmania and JNTU a minimum of 60% in final year is required)

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University of Greenwich

London , England ,United Kingdom