MSc Information Security and Risk (Learning at Work)

... United Kingdom
... University of Portsmouth

Course Overview

Enhance your cybersecurity career with a Master’s in Information Security and Risk, earned while you work.

You can use your existing skills and experience to earn credits toward this MSc, and you’ll study complementary modules that round out the additional parts of your course. You’ll be able to use this degree, designed in collaboration with the Defence College of Policing and Guarding at Southwick Park, to demonstrate your readiness for senior roles in the information security industry.

You'll enhance your understanding of the theoretical issues and emerging practice in the field, with options to shape your study to your interests. You can earn module credits for topics you already know through our Recognition of Prior Learning scheme, and use the MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) funding to pay for your studies. The way you learn is flexible, so you can study wherever is most convenient for you and schedule your studies around your existing commitments.

When you complete the course, you'll have developed the skills and knowledge to better meet your employer's objectives, and to support you in your career aspirations.

General Eligibility

  • A degree or equivalent. Other qualifications such as HNDs and Foundation degrees, supported by several years of relevant post-qualification experience in responsible posts, may also be acceptable.

  • Applicants are usually working at a professional level.

  • If you do not hold a level 6 qualification you may be required to present evidence of your ability to study at level 6.

  • Military personnel and former military personnel who have undertaken training and gained recognised experience at four distinct levels will be able to gain entry onto level 5, level 6 and level 7 programmes.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Business Administration and Management


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Campus Name

Guildhall Campus


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Part-time, 2/3 years


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Available Intake

September, January


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IELTS Score


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Tuition Fees Range

10900,

10900, (INT)


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