PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The MSc. in Cybersecurity is a one-year graduate programme designed to equip professionals with advanced technical and analytical skills to protect digital systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats. The programme prepares graduates to safeguard critical infrastructure, data, and privacy in an increasingly hostile digital landscape.
The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on experience through lectures, laboratories, case studies, and project-based learning. This approach enables students to apply industry-standard tools and methodologies to real-world security challenges across public and private sector environments.
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCIES FOR
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY
- Identify complex security threats and implement robust architectural defences to protect digital systems and networks.
- Lead the recovery process following a data breach or ransomware attack, ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance.
- Translate technical risks into business language for executive stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making at the senior level.
- Monitor networks for security breaches, investigate violations, and develop strategies to prevent future incidents.
- Conduct independent research or develop applied projects in cybersecurity, contributing to the development of effective security policies and frameworks.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A good first degree (First Class to Second Class Lower) preferably in relevant field from an accredited institution.
- •Applicants holding a first degree below Second Class
- Lower with a minimum of two years industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CompTIA, Security+, CCNA, or CISSP, or their equivalent.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
- Graduates in computer science, information technology. engineering, or related disciplines who wish to specialise in cybersecurity.
- IT professionals, software developers, network engineers, and system administrators seeking to enhance their expertise or transition into cybersecurity roles.
- Professionals working in information security, risk management, digital forensics, or compliance who require advanced technical and analytical skills.
CAREER AND PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
The programme prepares graduates for a wide range of technical and leadership roles in cybersecurity, spanning both hands-on practitioner positions and senior strategic appointments, and provides a strong foundation for further academic study, including doctoral research in cybersecurity and related fields.Graduates are prepared for impactful service across multiple sectors
and are well-positioned for further academic and professional advancement.
What is the Cost?:
Modules under Master of Science in Cyber Security
SEMESTER 1
Heritage Capstone (Ethical Leadership and Entrepreneurship)
Network and Applications Security
Information System Security
Research Methods/Seminar
Blockchain & Emerging Technologies
Ethical, Legal and Compliance Issues
Artificial Intelligence Security
SEMESTER 2
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
Digital Forensics
Cryptography
Digital Devices and System Integration Security
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Industrial Attachment and Cybersecurity Project
Dissertation
