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Cyber Security MSc
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Our 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.
Key benefits
- This course is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
- 6th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World Rankings by subject 2022)
- 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)
- 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.
- You'll carry out an original research dissertation on cyber security, under the supervision of our leading experts.
- You'll have the opportunity to attend seminars organised by the cyber security research group.
- Friendly and supportive learning environment, with students from across the globe.
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Employability
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.
The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.
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
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.
The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.
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 recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as we may need to request further information from you to assess your application. This is particularly important if your application is successful, and you are required to meet any conditions and/or you need a Student Visa to study at King’s.
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 students who are currently residing in mainland China is 7 January 2023 (23:59 UK time).
Please note: if you reside in mainland China and apply for this programme after the above deadline, your application may be automatically withdrawn and you will not be eligible for an application fee refund.
- Our first application deadline for any other applicants is on 6 March 2023 (23:59 UK time). The programme will remain open until the final application deadlines below if there are places still available:
- Overseas (international) fee status: 24 July 2023 (23:59 UK time)
- Home fee status: 24 August 2023 (23:59 UK time)
After the first application deadline, the programme will close at any point once it is full. Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if you apply after the first application deadline, and we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.
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