Advanced Cyber Security (online) MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Advanced Cyber Security (online) MSc/PGDip/PGCert
About
- Advanced theory - The course provides an excellent foundation for learning advanced theory, practical techniques and skills for solving complex cyber security problems.
- Virtual Lab - Access to our virtualisation software (Virtual Lab) gives you the practical, hands-on experience of real-world security analysis and problem-solving.
- World-leading academics - Learn and collaborate with leading academics in the field, such as Professor Luca Viganò, Head of the Cybersecurity Group. His research focuses on formal methods and tools for the design, modelling, analysis, verification and testing of networks and systems in order to tackle cybersecurity and privacy problems that are important to industry, society and everyone living in a technologically dependent world.
- Support - A dedicated Student Success Advisor will offer support throughout the duration of your course. They will be your first point of contact and available to answer all student support enquiries.
- Build a global network - You'll learn alongside like-minded students and professionals from around the world, each of whom brings their own unique experience, skills and perspectives to your online discussions.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Postgraduate taught courses
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Jordan will need to demonstrate the following grades to be considered for a Postgraduate course at King's:
| UK degree classification | Jordanian equivalency |
|---|---|
|
High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree (equivalent to 65% overall) |
GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 Overall score of 80% |
|
2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree |
GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 Overall score of 75% |
|
High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree |
GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 Overall score of 70% |
Postgraduate research courses
A Master's degree from a recognised university with high grades considered for programmes requiring a UK Master's degree.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7.5
English Program Requirements
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Career
Employability
King's is ranked seventh in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education's Global Employability University Ranking 2021).
Our graduates are highly employable and in recent years they have gone on to forge successful careers in a wide range of sectors, including banking, telecommunications, security consultancies, the civil service, public utilities and the retail sector.
Examples of graduate destinations include Hang Seng Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, and Merrill Corporation. Other graduates have entered the field of academic and industrial research in areas such as cyber security, machine learning, software engineering, algorithms and computer networks.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Network security analyst
- Security consultant/analyst
- Audit /compliance consultant
- Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
- Security certification engineer
- Incident response analyst
- Military intelligence analyst
- Crime prevention & investigation analyst
Our professional network
Connections
The Faculty of Natural & Mathematical Sciences has a range of relationships, connections and partnerships with a number of high profile bodies and organisations in tech, business and science industries. Our internationally-renowned graduates lead cutting-edge research, tackling global challenges and answering fundamental questions about our universe - six Nobel Laureates are amongst our distinguished former staff and students. Once you graduate from King's you will automatically become a member of this 170,000-strong global alumni network. Membership is free, lasts a lifetime and includes many benefits.
Fee Information
How to Apply
- register on the King's Apply Portal
- complete our online application form
Advanced Cyber Security (online) MSc/PGDip/PGCert
King's College London
United Kingdom, London