(Under Accreditation – MFHEA)
ADVANCED CYBERSECURITY (Proposed Specialisation – MFHEA)
The Advanced Cybersecurity specialisation equips learners with practical and analytical skills to secure digital systems, protect organisational data and mitigate cyber threats.
Through hands-on learning and modern tools, students explore cyberattack methods, defensive techniques, threat monitoring, digital forensics and incident response. Emphasis is placed on real-world application, risk management and ethical cybersecurity practice.
All information on this page is currently proposed and subject to MFHEA approval.
What You Will Learn
Learners specialising in Advanced Cybersecurity will develop competencies in:
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network and system protection
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vulnerability detection and mitigation
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ethical hacking and penetration testing
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digital forensics and evidence handling
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threat intelligence and monitoring
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malware analysis fundamentals
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cybersecurity policies, governance and compliance
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incident response and crisis management
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ethical and responsible security practice
Programme Structure for This Specialisation
Compulsory Core Modules (Required for all MSc IT students)
- Advanced Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
- Software Engineering and Development
- Cloud Computing and Virtualisation
- Research Methods
- Dissertation in Information Technology
Specialisation Module (Elective)
Students selecting this specialisation complete the following specialist module:
