MSc Cyber Security with Professional Placement

Aston University, Birmingham

Embark on a career in cyber security with our MSc Cyber Security programme, designed to build solid foundations, technical knowledge and strong employability skills. This programme offers meaningful and practical learning experiences, from offensive security (white-hat hacking) to hardening existing and legacy systems, from enterprise IT to autonomous vehicles. Our curriculum is grounded in real-world practice, focused on designing cyber security programmes aligned with key standards such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials, or professional certifications such as from ISC2, ensuring graduates possess highly sought-after skills.A standout feature is our 'Cyber Security Project and Practice' module, providing hands-on consulting experience and helping you gain valuable insight and contacts within industry. Unique to this course you will also benefit from a module of developing your own software, collaborating with other teams to assess and enhance the cyber security of a software product as if preparing it for release. This comprehensive approach ensures you will gain awareness, skills, and best practices in secure product development, readying you for successful careers in the exciting field of cyber security.

School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies