Develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to face one of the modern world’s greatest challenges. This programme will prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career in cyber security, application and software security, and cyber law enforcement, among others.
Cyber security is one of the greatest challenges of contemporary society, and it will only become more complicated as we progress. As a result, our NCSC certified programme provides you with the depth of knowledge and wealth of skills required to engage with and overcome these challenges.
During your study, you will work within our world-class ICT Centre of Excellence, InfoLab21. Here you will study and explore eight taught modules and complete a substantial research project. These interdisciplinary modules will allow you to draw on expertise from four specialist departments: School of Computing and Communication; Law; Sociology; and Politics, Philosophy and Religion. Through studying these modules, you will develop a range of technical skills and gain specialist knowledge that will be invaluable as you progress in your career. Modules include: Information System Penetration and Countermeasures; Network and Systems Security; and Cybercrime.
You will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the IT security profession. We combine advanced technical skills with disciplines such as Economics, Risk Management or Psychology
The Room 40 Dining Club is a prestigious event bringing cybersecurity student, academics and business together. Once a term leading cybersecurity companies partner with the university to host a dinner for the students undertaking the MSc in Cybersecurity.
Talks for MSc Cyber Security students by visiting Industry partners
Sam Maesschalck talks about why he came to Lancaster to study for a Master's degree in Cyber Security.
