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Cyber Security MSc

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The Cyber Security MSc course aims to provide graduates with the knowledge and practical expertise to evaluate, design and build computer security systems that protect networks and data from cyber-crime or terrorist attack. This course is an ideal study pathway for graduates who already possess a good foundation in computer science.

Key benefits

  • This course is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
  • King’s College London is recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
  • 6th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World Rankings 2024).
  • The Department of Informatics has a reputation for delivering research-led teaching and project supervision from leading experts in their field.
  • You'll interact with world-class experts in many exciting areas of Computer Science, including Algorithms and Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, Human-Centred Computing and Software Systems.
  • You'll study a wide-range of innovative modules, covering both the theory and practice of modern Computer Science.
  • Friendly and supportive learning environment, with students from across the globe.

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Employability

The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.

Our graduates have gone on to have successful careers working for IT companies and the IT departments of large institutions (private and public sector).

Other graduates have entered into the field of academic and industrial research.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Senior Account Manager, Electronia
  • Cyber Security Engineer, Sony
  • Technical Solutions Consultant, Google
  • Data Scientist, ZF Group
  • Developer, Unloc
  • Security testing, NCC

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Employability

The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.

Our graduates have gone on to have successful careers working for IT companies and the IT departments of large institutions (private and public sector).

Other graduates have entered into the field of academic and industrial research.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Senior Account Manager, Electronia
  • Cyber Security Engineer, Sony
  • Technical Solutions Consultant, Google
  • Data Scientist, ZF Group
  • Developer, Unloc
  • Security testing, NCC

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