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Cyber Security

Course code: F87
Level: —
Award: Degree - Masters at UK Level 7
Classification: —
Awarding body: Open University
Duration: 3 years part-time study. How long it takes Most students study the MSc in Cyber Security part-time, completing 60 credits a year over three years. Typically, this means 12–13 study hours each week. You can also complete this qualification in two years if you study the Stage 1 modules concurrently: two from November to April and two from May to October. You must complete the MSc in Cyber Security within six years.

Programme summary

Cyber security is a growing concern – there’s a significant skills gap and global demand for cybersecurity professionals.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have:

a UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a computing or cybersecurity discipline or relevant industry experience
minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of: § Reading: 5.5 § Writing: 5.5 § Speaking: 5.5 § Listening: 5.5 § Overall: 6.0. Our free course, Succeeding in postgraduate study (https://www.ielts.org/), helps you develop the skills and confidence to manage the requirements and demands of postgraduate study.

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