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Advanced Cyber Security

MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert
Welcome to Advanced Cyber Security MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert (online)
Cybercrime damages are predicted to cost the world nearly £5 trillion annually by 2021.
Now more than ever, industries such as health care, finance, manufacturing and retail all rely on
cyber security professionals to enter the workforce to protect valuable information from these
costly, damaging cyber breaches. As a result of this, cyber security skills are one of the world’s
most in-demand - however there is still a global sector deficit of 2.9 million workers.

This prestigious qualification from the Made to meet NCSC and GCHQ accreditation
Department of Informatics aims to bring you a requirements, we’ve designed the programme
practical, advanced education in cyber security to be as flexible as possible, giving students
ready for a successful career in the practice. With around the globe access to the UK’s world-
a ground-breaking curriculum, King’s equips you leading research into cyber security. Develop
with the knowledge and skills you need to tackle your skills and meet the ever-growing demand
today’s most complex cyber security challenges. for quality professionals in this critical practice
whilst studying under one of the UK’s top 10
Situated within the Faculty of Natural departments for informatics.
and Mathematical Sciences, the course is
spearheaded by the university’s unique Cyber
Security Hub - a national Academic Centre of
Excellence. Learn to be an effective agent in the
fight against cybercrime and build a skill set with
numerous practical applications, from network
security solutions to cryptography, AI security,
ethical hacking and cybercrime forensics.
Enhance Your Career
As a graduate from our Advanced Cyber
Security course, you’ll be perfectly placed
to progress your career within a number
of applied and theoretical cyber security
roles, from graduate-level research to
forensics, network engineering, security
analysis, secure systems development and
more. Students benefit from the renowned
academics that are part of the King’s
Cybersecurity Centre, who are dedicated to
nurturing the security leaders of the future.
Study unique modules such as Information
Ethics, Computer Forensics, Big Data
Technologies and Distributed Ledgers and
Cryptocurrencies to become a complete
security professional.
Join an NSCS Academic Centre of
Excellence and build on the work of top-
tier professionals who routinely make
significant contributions to their field.
The Cyber Security Hub works alongside
law-enforcement agencies, industrial
partners and the national government to
provide practical support in the prevention
of cybercrime. Our active industry
professionals will pass on the skills and
strategies they use every day through this
exciting curriculum.
Career Outcomes
In this Advanced Cyber Security course,
you will engage with world-leading
researchers and academics to develop
your scientific knowledge and skills. You
will build the skills to critically evaluate
the technical, social and management
dimensions of computing systems and
technologies from a security perspective.
There are numerous career
opportunities for graduates with
an MSc in Cyber Security, including:
Security consultant/analyst
Network security analyst
Audit/compliance consultant
Penetration tester
Security certification engineer
Incident response analyst
Military intelligence analyst
Crime prevention & investigation analyst
Online Learning
Advanced Cyber Security is run one-
hundred per cent online, meaning you get
the same first-class teaching and support as
campus students whilst studying in a way
that’s convenient for you. Study where you
like with online lectures and digital materials
that are accessible twenty-four hours a day.
Our unique carousel module system and six
yearly enrolment dates allow you to start as
soon as you’re ready.
Through our King’s E-Learning and
Teaching System (KEATS) the University
provides a platform for you to learn,
engage, and network with industry-leading
professionals and academic peers.
You’ll have the opportunity to maintain
working relationships with teachers and
students as you build a thriving peer-
learning community. Access our unique
virtual lab environment, complete with a
remote computing platform that allows you
to collaborate on advanced programming
problems. The King’s Library Service is
also available to all students - including
online and distance learners - and offers
online services and support.
Teaching staff at the Department of
Informatics suggest that to make the most
of our quality online teaching services,
students should dedicate 21 hours per week
of learning time to the course. You will have
full access to a Student Support Advisor and
Academic Tutor during your studies.
Assessment
Students will be assessed using a variety of
traditional methods including coursework,
essays and reports, as well as innovative
online methods, including discussion
boards and interactive questions.
All assessments will be remote proctored,
requested and submitted online and may
be subject to change according to the
specific needs of the module.
This flexible approach to testing gives
course leaders the chance to shape
assessments to the course’s content,
resulting in higher-quality learning
outcomes. To find out more, please
speak to an Enrolment Advisor.
 Your online learning journey
From the moment you decide to take a course with King’s to the second you graduate – we’ll be there
to help you through your journey. Explore some of the steps you’ll take as a student with King’s.

Make your choice Apply Login to KEATS Get advice

Discuss the best course Submit your Access your virtual learning Meet your dedicated Student
option for you with our application environment (24/7 access) Success Advisor who’ll be there
expert advisors to support you through the course

Check out your Dashboard Network Gain insights Develop

View live and recorded Collaborate with your Interact with your Build your skills
lectures, module content fellow students as you tutor during dedicated through practical tasks
and tasks build your network sessions and group work

Progress Submit Graduation

Track your progress Upload your Reflect and be proud -
online assessments online you’ve done it!
Modular Learning
The UK is a world-leader in cyber security provision, with some of the Module content is driven by the most

world’s most active academic communities. Our modules are informed
by research at the forefront of global thinking.
The modular nature of our online courses allows flexible navigation
through the curriculum. This is ideal for candidates who have
unavoidable commitments or may be forced to take a break. As you
up-to-date research available. For this
reason, they are liable to change at any
time. Check our website’s course finder
for the most up-to-date information.
Most students are able to finish
all their online modules in two to three

study, you will complete modules and accrue course credits that years, but we allow a maximum time
of four years. The faculty is willing
contribute towards the completion of your award. You are required
to consider extensions in cases of
to accrue 12 modules (180 credits) to receive the Cyber Security extenuating personal circumstances.
MSc, eight modules (120 credits) for the PG Dip and four modules (60
credits) for the PG Cert.
Entry Requirements
A master’s degree or a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree (Upper Second Class or
international equivalent) is required in one of the following subject areas: Non-standard Entry
Master’s degree or a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree
Computer Science, or Computing Natural Science (or international equivalent) in a subject
Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Electronic Engineering area different than the ones covered by
Mathematical Statistics or Statistics the standard criteria will be considered
Geographic Information Systems upon a minimum of 3 years of relevant
Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, work experience. Experience in coding or
Operations Research
or Mathematical Finance C-programming is required.
Physics

Experience in coding or C-programming/Python is required.

Application Process & Fees
Applications must be made online using
King’s online application portal
A 2:2 Bachelor’s degree (Lower Second apply.kcl.ac.uk and a fee applies. You
will need to submit degree certificates
Class or international equivalent) in one
and all other documents required for
of the listed subject areas. If you have your application before we can process it.
professional experience of more than International education documents will
5 years, you may be considered on a need to be translated into English by an
case-by-case basis. official translator before submission.

Please speak with an Enrolment Advisor

Experience in coding or for further information.
C-programming/Python is required.
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they need to step into flourishing careers.

Our Careers Service is open to all students and offers careers guidance
and industry connections via our CareerConnect portal. Search for jobs,
connect with employers and get inside-industry advice from our top-tier
research staff.

Student Success Advisors Contact your Student Success Advisor regarding:

You will be assigned a dedicated Student
Success Advisor who is responsible for
providing you with support for the duration
of your course. They will be your first point
of contact with King’s College London and
will answer all enquiries within 24 hours, 7
days a week.
Assisting in connecting you to specialist services
Assisting in connecting you to the Student Union
Navigating the learning platform
Assessment deadline reminders
Access to careers and employability advice
Connect with teaching fellows

You’ll also be assigned a Teaching Fellow Enrolment and progress to next module
who will answer academic questions and Fee payment
ensure you have the resources you need to
Interruption to study
complete the course.
Administration
“”
At the early stages of the course, I
realised how smooth and organised
the backbone of the technology
was...I felt a huge sense of relief that
I would have this type of framework
in which to study from afar...
The technology is backed by the
correct level of human touch with a
personally-assigned Student Success
Advisor who I found truly responsive
and very helpful.

- Desmond Hughes, Online student at King’s.

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Important information
This brochure was reviewed in February 2021. It contains information on the Advanced Cyber Security MSc and is intended for students starting in 2021/22. King’s has made every effort to ensure that this
information is both helpful and accurate but some changes, for example to courses, facilities or fees, may become necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory or academic reasons.