The Postgraduate Computer Science (Cyber Security) Masters Degree at the University of Kent is designed for graduates seeking to establish a strong foundation in cyber security, addressing the critical need for professionals who can protect valuable data from increasing cyber threats. You will explore the technical and multidisciplinary aspects of cyber security, gaining essential skills to identify and solve complex security problems. This conversion course is ideal if you have little or no prior computer science knowledge, offering a pathway into a high-demand field where you will be taught by leading researchers recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research.
You will study this full-time, on-campus Masters Degree over two years, engaging with compulsory modules in Privacy & Cyber Law, Cybercrime and Adversarial Behaviours, Computer Systems, and Human Factors in Cyber Security. A significant component of your degree includes an Industry Placement Experience, where you will gain practical, paid workplace experience for up to 50 weeks, significantly enhancing your employability. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of cyber security principles and practical experience, prepared for diverse career opportunities in protecting organisations and data.