MSc Cyber Security
University of West London
Mode of Study
Full time / Part time
Medium of Instruction
English
Duration
- 12 months full-time (September start); 17 months full-time (January start)
- 24 months part-time (September Start); 29 months part-time (January Start)
Programme Leader
Dr. Ada Zheng
Registration Number
253334
Enquiries
Programme Commencement Date
September / January
Application Period
Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester Sep, Jan
As demand for cyber security professionals in the HK and worldwide continues to surge, this course will prepare you for the challenge of keeping IT environments safe and secure in a world where data is constantly under attack. The MSc Cyber Security course gives you a broad understanding of the latest practices and techniques for cyber security systems development and operations.
You will be able to analyse the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the human aspects of cyber security and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices. The course is particularly designed to tackle industry needs and job market challenges and produces informed graduates who are suitably equipped to thrive.
Upon graduation, you will have the critical skills and techniques essential for security-related jobs/roles in a rapidly evolving and diverse environment to appropriately solve typical cyber security problems.
About the University of West London
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Number 1 London university (non-specialist) - National Student Survey 2023**.
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University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
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Best modern* London university (non-specialist) in the Complete University Guide 2024.
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In the top 30% of universities nationwide in The Guardian University Guide 2024.
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Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
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80% of our research is rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.
For more information about the University of West London, please visit www.uwl.ac.uk.
* Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992
** The National Student Survey 2023 and 2022 results are based on the average of all scores in the survey. Number 1 in the UK (excluding specialist institutions) for academic support in 2022.
All course/prospectus information is available online from
https://www.uwl.ac.uk/course/postgraduate/cyber-security?start=995&option=33
Programme Structure
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Modules |
Core or Elective |
Credits |
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Network and Systems |
Core |
20 |
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Security Operations and Assurance |
Core |
20 |
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Machine Learning |
Core |
20 |
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Fundamentals of Cyber Security |
Core |
20 |
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Research Methods |
Core |
20 |
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Dissertation |
Core |
60 |
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Optional modules (choose one) |
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Big Data Analytics |
Optional |
20 |
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Digital Transformation and Innovation |
Optional |
20 |
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Supporting modules |
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Programming Support |
Optional |
0 |
Graduation Requirements
Students are required to normally enrol and follow the modules in the programme until the completion of the award.
96000 HKD
*The instalments are based on modules (for PT students) and by semesters (for FT students).
Scholarship:
10000 HKD scholarship to HKIT alumni.
Tax Deduction for Self-Education Expenses
Students of this programme are eligible to apply for tax deductions in relation to the course fees. For details or enquiries please contact 187 8088 or visit the Government website at www.info.gov.hk/ird.
Minimum Entry Requirement
- A Bachelor’s degree in a computing discipline; or
- A Bachelor’s degree in business or an engineering degree with a significant level of computing component (e.g., Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Business Computing and Data Analytics, Business Computing Applications, Computer Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering, and Mathematics and Information Engineering, etc.); or
- Any other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree recognized by the home institution (e.g., Level 6 BTECs, Level 6 award at UK such as Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Level 6 Vocational Qualifications).
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Remarks:
- For applicants who hold an honours Bachelor’s degree, a lower-second classification or above is required.
- The mapping of the significance level of the computing component would be conducted by the Course leader of the home institution.
Language Proficiency
- i) previous programme taught in English, or
- ii) either IELTS at 6.5 or above, and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening), TOEFL iBT at score 90 or above, Pearson PTE Academic at score 58 or above, or an equivalent secure English language test
Other admission route
- Applicants with other qualifications will be considered, subject to an optional admission interview, provided they can demonstrate at least one year of relevant work experience and the ability to benefit fully from the course.
- Applicants should also fulfill the above English language proficiency requirement.
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Remarks:
- The Course Leader of the home institution is responsible for assessing and approving non-standard admission. There is no limit on the percentage of non-standard entry for each cohort.
- Applicants holding computing-related professional certifications such as CCNA/CCISP/CH do not require an interview.
Application Period
Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester September, January
Application Procedure
Complete the Online Application form
Applicants will be required to submit/upload the following documents:
- Photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card
- Photocopy of all supporting documents for your application
Remarks:
- Successful applicants should present originals of the above documents for verification during the admission interview/registration.
Programme head
Dr Ada Zheng
Associate Professor
Ph.D, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Experience:
- 15+ years teaching experience in tertiary education
- 5+ years research experience in networking and communication
Programme team
Our teaching team consists of full time lecturers and guest lecturers.
The full time lecturers possesses Master degree or above in the relevant discipline. Our teachers are enthusiastic and highly qualified with many years of experience in teaching. We hope to help students build up a solid knowledge foundation.
In addition, we are fortunate to invite industry experts to join our teaching team. They have extensive industry experience and are still actively working in the industry. They are able to bring their cutting-edge industry knowledge to our students and prepare them for future employment.
List of active part-time teachers
(the list will be updated according to the changes in course subject settings)
Mr. Eric Moy
Guest Lecturer
CISSP, CISA, CEH, CEI, CBCP, CBCP Instructor, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, PRINCE2 Foundation, ITIL V3 Foundation
Experience:
Cyber Range Certified Instructor, Certified Business Continuity Professional Instructor, Certified EC-council Instructor, CISSP Instructor
Mr. Paul Chow
Guest Lecturer
CISSP, CEH, OSWP
Experience:
- 30+ years on IT and Security Industry.
- founding members of Security Association: HKCTF Association
- key instructors of Cyber Range courses (organisation: Cyber Range Training Center Limited)
Mr. Yuman Chau
Guest Lecturer
CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CHFI, C|CISO CCSK, ISO27001 Senior Lead Auditor, AWS Certified Solution Architect – Professional, PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-BCP, ITIL, Prince2 Practitioner
Msc in Information Cybersecurity and Computer Crime,
MA in Language Studies and MSoSc in Media Management
Experience:
- 17+ years of experience in the IT field
- The EC-Council item writing committee
- Writing computer forensic reports for HK Listed companies
- Independent cybersecurity advisory for HKSAR Government mobile app
- A dedicated consultant for major banks, especially for e-banking-related projects.
Mr. Russel Lo
Guest Lecturer
CCNA, CCNP, CISA, MCSE
Ph.D, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Experience:
- 20+ years of teaching experience in tertiary education including LU, Chu Hai College and SPEED
- 20+ years of working experience in IT field
- Currently Senior IT Manager
Student Job Opportunities
Activities
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It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.