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Cyber Security MSc
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The Cyber Security MSc course aims to provide graduates with the knowledge and practical expertise to evaluate, design and build computer security systems that protect networks and data from cyber-crime or terrorist attack. This course is an ideal study pathway for graduates who already possess a good foundation in computer science. Your degree offers a range of Knowledge, Attributes, Skills and Experiences that are valuable for your future.
Key benefits
- This course is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
- King’s College London is recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
- 7th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World Rankings by subject 2024)
- The Department of Informatics has a reputation for delivering research-led teaching and project supervision from leading experts in their field.
- You'll interact with world-class experts in many exciting areas of Computer Science, including Algorithms and Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, Human-Centred Computing and Software Systems.
- You'll study a wide-range of innovative modules, covering both the theory and practice of modern Computer Science.
- Friendly and supportive learning environment, with students from across the globe.
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Employability
The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.
Our graduates have gone on to have successful careers working for IT companies and the IT departments of large institutions (private and public sector).
Other graduates have entered into the field of academic and industrial research.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Senior Account Manager, Electronia
- Cyber Security Engineer, Sony
- Technical Solutions Consultant, Google
- Data Scientist, ZF Group
- Developer, Unloc
- Security testing, NCC
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Employability
The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.
Our graduates have gone on to have successful careers working for IT companies and the IT departments of large institutions (private and public sector).
Other graduates have entered into the field of academic and industrial research.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Senior Account Manager, Electronia
- Cyber Security Engineer, Sony
- Technical Solutions Consultant, Google
- Data Scientist, ZF Group
- Developer, Unloc
- Security testing, NCC
Application closing date guidance
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.
King's College London is committed to the recruitment of students with the greatest academic ability and to maintain a diverse student population. In order to ensure a balanced international student population for our most competitive programmes, we have implemented the following deadlines:
The final application deadline for any applicants who are currently residing in mainland China is 10 January 2024 (23:59 UK time).
- If you reside in mainland China and apply for this programme after the above final deadline, your application may be automatically withdrawn and you will not be eligible for an application fee refund.
Our first application deadline for all other applicants is on 10 March 2024 (23:59 UK time). The final application deadlines for this programme are:
- Overseas (international) fee status: 26 July 2024 (23:59 UK time)
- Home fee status: 26 August 2024 (23:59 UK time)
After the first application deadline, if the programme becomes full before the final deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications.
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