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- MSc Cyber Security & Human Factors(16 month)
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Talbot Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
JAN
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Duration
16 months
Course summary
You will gain plenty of expertise in cyber security to ensure you're ready to take on the growing security challenges faced by enterprise, industry and government in this complex community.
Why study MSc Cyber Security and Human Factors at BU?
- Learn to assess risk, anticipate and manage security incidents; develop and assess security procedures and policies to meet the needs of the computing and security sectors worldwide
- Access to cyber security and digital forensics laboratories with state-of-the-art simulation and analytical systems relevant to intrusion detection, incident management, forensic analysis and system penetration testing, where you can see where cyber attacks are happening all over the world, and how they are being stopped at BU
- Acquire the skills to be ahead of the game and an become an expert on how to protect information, assets, knowledge and intellect
- Gain an understanding of the psychology of cyber security and human factors by investigating threats, vulnerabilities and impact risk, by acknowledging the contagion of fear, uncertainty and doubt and the importance of trust management and information assurance
- Benefit from a work placement, which provides an excellent opportunity for you to gain first-hand work experience and apply the learning that you have acquired
- Draw on our academics' expert knowledge, their research and recent developments in cyber security to gain awareness of current challenges and how to overcome them.
Careers
As the security of data is fundamental to any business, you will possess high marketability in the professional arena and be qualified to enjoy career opportunities in a wide variety of industries.
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 17,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
55th
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Campus address
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Poole, BH12 5BB, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
22nd out of 84 4
58th out of 117 11
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Entry standards
/ Max 239118 49%67th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10075.0 75%10th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.42 85%5th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227125 55%74th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10083.0 83%52nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.01 75%57th
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