What will the MSc Cyber Security do for me?
Studying Arden University's MSc Cyber Security programme offers you a transformative opportunity to advance your career in a highly lucrative area of employment. In our era of escalating cyber threats and high demand for experts in the field, this degree guarantees you’ll learn cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on skills.
With additional free access to industry certifications, practical experience, and alignment with industry standards, enrolling on the course paves the way for a successful future.
Other key benefits for you include:
- Arden University has a diverse workforce, and your studies will be supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic senior lecturers and lecturers who are experts in their chosen fields and draw upon a wealth of academic and industry experience. In addition, many of our academic staff are members of professional and regulatory bodies.
- NCSC alignment: Our programme content aligns with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), ensuring you learn the most up-to-date and relevant skills.
- Additional certifications: We offer access to a choice of certifications and badges through industry-leading organisations. This enhances your career prospects and opens doors to exciting opportunities.
- Free vendor courses: Gain technical skills through free vendor courses like Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, listed among Forbes' 8 best Cyber Security Certifications for 2023. All the course content is completely free to our students, you’ll only have to pay for the exam.
- Cisco badges: Earn a series of Cisco badges such as in Linux and Python for free, further enhancing your expertise and employability.
What can I do after Arden University?
The modules you will study on this course each give you the underpinning you need to pursue or develop a well-paid and future-proof career in almost any field within cyber security.
Here’s a breakdown:
Information Security Management module
Future careers: Cyber Risk Manager, Cyber Risk Analyst, Cyber Research Analyst, Cyber Incident Manager, or Information Security Manager.
Networks Security module
Future careers: Cyber Risk Manager, Cyber Risk Analyst, Cyber Research Analyst, Cyber Incident Manager, Cyber Security Engineer, or Cyber Security Design Engineer.
Cloud and Web Services Security module
Future careers: Web Application Security Analyst, Web Application Tester, Security Operation Centre (SOC) Analyst, or Solution Architects.
Digital Forensics and Incident Management module
Future careers: Cyber Risk Manager, Cyber Risk Analyst, Cyber Research Analyst, Cyber Incident Manager, Cyber Security Engineer, or Cyber Security Design.
Offensive Security module
Future careers: Penetration Tester, Information Security Coordinator, Network Security Pen Tester, Web Application Pen Tester, Cyber Risk Manager, Cyber Risk Analyst, or Cyber Research Analyst.
Secure System Design module
Future careers: IT Security Consultant, Security Architect, Systems Administrator, or Information Security Analyst.
Our Masters students studying a computing subject have gone onto earn up to £90,000 within 2 years of graduation*
*Source: 2020/21 Graduate Outcomes Survey
