StudyQA — Master: Cyber Security — Liverpool John Moores University

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This Masters in Cyber Security at LJMU enables students with computing and related subject experience to further their study in this exciting, challenging, and much in-demand area of computer science.

Study a course based on the latest research and informed by industry liaison
Course is aligned with the Government's professional practitioner benchmark for Cyber Security Masters-level study
Enhance your scientific, engineering and technical skills
Gain the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in Cyber Security
Benefit from the support of a personal tutor throughout your studies

Why study this course at LJMU?

Computer Security focuses on protecting computers, computer networks - such as public and private networks, critical infrastructure, smartphones, smart objects, software and digital information from unauthorised access, change or destruction.

This MSc degree in Cyber Security is based on the latest research in the field. Indeed, our School is highly rated for its research in this area.

The programme and its modules are the result of extensive communications with industry and government, and the School maintains a regular industrial liaison panel. This course is designed to equip you with advanced skills in the theory, practice, tools and applications necessary for a career in Cyber Security.

We are proud of our academic staff’s high quality teaching standards and approachability. Informal staff-student relationships are excellent. If you decide to study with us, you will be joining a relaxed and friendly department in which staff are committed not only to student welfare but also to ensuring that our courses are continually developed to meet the needs of employers.

Our academic team have designed the programme to enhance your scientific, engineering and technical skills as well as promoting a wider understanding of the business and social context of security. The curriculum aligns with the UK Government’s professional practitioner benchmark for Masters-level study in Cyber Security. This will substantially enhance your CV and raise your profile in the job market.

From the moment you enrol at LJMU, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will work with you on developing the ability to learn independently in readiness for your research project. Your tutor will be on hand to offer academic, administrative and general pastoral guidance.

Computer Security
Network Security
Practical Sysadmin Security
Secure Software Engineering
Information Security Management
Research Methods
Project Dissertation

Requirements

You will need a minimum upper second class Honours degree in Computing or a related subject
Or degree equivalent professional qualifications
International Students also need an IELTS score of 6, with a minimum of 5.5 on each component, or equivalent.
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The application fee is £13 if you’re applying to just one course, or £24 for multiple courses
All academic transcripts
Copies of degree/diploma certificates or work reference (if employed)
One academic reference
Your personal statement
Copy of your valid passport (with a minimum of 6 months left before expiration)