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Master of Science [M.Sc] [Cybersecurity] From Cardiff University

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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Cybersecurity)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Computer Science and Engineering,

Cyber Security

£30,294/Yr

£30,294 /Yr

Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Cardiff University is a 1-year program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
This program also available on a part-time basis for a duration of 3 years.
This one-year degree falls under the umbrella of the Data Science Academy (DSA), run by the School of Computer Science and Informatics, in partnership with the School of Mathematics.
This course incorporates project-based learning using real-world datasets and problems.
Some of the modules will be taught in the newly-renovated Turing Suite.
Students will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with them throughout the duration of the course.
Students also gain valuable work experience on professional work placements and projects with leading industrial security practitioners.
This program will be accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
Students will study taught modules for a total of 120 credits during the Diploma stage of their degree. All taught modules are worth 20 credits.
Modules are delivered through a series of either full or half-day contact sessions, which include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and laboratory classes.
Modules will be assessed either by coursework, examination, or a combination of both.
The School of Computer Science and Informatics has a strong and active research culture that informs and directs the teaching.

Important Dates

University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	£30294 (GBP 30294)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	£12260 (GBP 12260)
Food	£3199 (GBP 3199)
Books and Supplies	£855 (GBP 855)
Total Cost	£16314 (GBP 16314)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants should have a good honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification in a subject such as Computer Science or a related subject can get admission in this program.
Applicants will possess a 2:2 honours degree in computer science, computing, or a cognate subject.
Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
Some schools will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
The Indian Standard XII English qualification from the following examination boards are accepted with a minimum score of 70%:
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Board of Intermediate Education
- Central/Goa Board of Secondary Education
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, ICSE / ISC
- Government of Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Examination
- Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education
- Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Gujarat/Punjab/ Rajasthan/Bihar/Meghalaya Board of School Education
- Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh
- National Institute of Open Schooling.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

42 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

302 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities for the students are:

Chief Information Security Officer
Forensic Computer Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Security Architect
IT Security Engineer
Security Systems Administrator
IT Security Consultant

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 2,485/Yr$2,485	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Monica Cole Research Grant	Scholarship per student£ 1,291/Yr$1,291	Level Of StudyApprenticeship	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
1st Formations Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details