NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
(see guidance notes for completion1)
0Please note that from January 2005
 Where a programme is delivered in more than one mode:
o a full Programme Specification is completed for what is deemed to be the main mode
o details of other modes (part-time, franchise deliveries etc.) are entered onto a Delivery Supplement which is attached to the main document
o one or more delivery supplements may be included at the time of validation, or added when an additional mode of delivery is subsequently
approved.
 Any changes made to an approved Programme Specification are indicated on a Log of Changes sheet, and appended.
Sections 1-10 below indicate all modes of delivery and attendance, with the main mode highlighted by the use of bold type; sections 11-20 refer to the main
mode of delivery.
1.
Programme Title and Award
MSc in Cyber Security
2.
External Admissions Code if applicable
DTPCYZ6/DTPCYS6
3.
Northumbria Programme Code
14PCYB-V (Route : CYB6), 14PCYS-V (Route : CYS6)
ie SITS route code
4.
5.
Mode(s) of Delivery please indicate the main mode
Classroombased
YES
of delivery in bold
Mode(s) of Attendance please indicate the main
Full-time
YES

Distance Learning
Blended
Sandwich
Part-time
YES
delivery in bold
Other please specify
6.
Location(s) of Delivery if other than Northumbria
QA (London plus other locations as applicable)
7.
Collaborative Provision if applicable
Franchised
YES
Partner Institution(s)
Validated
Joint
QA
8.
Date(s) of Approval/Review
Reviewed February 2015, updated by QT 07/04/15
9.
QAA Subject Benchmark Group if applicable
Computing
10.
PSRB accreditation if applicable
BCS (potentially – will be considered for accreditation at a later date)
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Sections 11 – 20 relate to the main delivery as indicated in bold above.
11.
Educational Aims of the Programme Specified in terms of the general intentions of the programme and its distinctive characteristics; these should be consistent
with any relevant benchmark and with the Mission of the University.
The focus of this MSc is on cyber security in the discipline of computer science and information management. It aims to provide an advanced course of
study in the theory and practice of cyber security. The programme will allow information management, computing and network engineering graduates
and established professionals to enhance their career opportunities, producing highly skilled postgraduates with abilities to:
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creatively resolve digital security problems and situations faced by public and private organisations, government bodies, etc.,
systematically develop and manage a strategic approach to a wide varierty of current and future cyber security issues.
This programme provides students with a critical understanding of information governance and assurance along with technology risk management
practices whilst giving you the skills to handle security incidents as well as identifying new and existing threats and determine methods to minimize
them.
The programme will provide students with the opportunity to critically analyse and evaluate theories, principles and applications associated with cyber
security – in particular the legal social, ethical and professional issues.
The programme aims to provide students with the knowledge to professionally, systematically and critically understand information governance and
assurance along with technology risk management practices whilst giving you the skills to handle security incidents as well as identifying new and
existing threats and determine methods to minimize them.
Additionally, the programme aims to develop the student’s
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analytical understanding of complex and specialised knowledge, and skills in the field of cyber security,
problem-solving abilities through practical application and theoretical appreciation of the principles associated with cyber security,
ability to interpret innovations and advances in cyber security, and the implication for continuing professional development,
ability to evaluate major issues at the frontiers of cyber security, through debate, discussion and critical analysis,
application of professional and ethical principles, standards and practices to the field of cyber security,
transferable and life long learning skills to support continuing educational and professional development in a dynamically changing
environment.
ability to synthesise solutions to security problems
The programme has been developed in line with the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Master’s Degrees in Computing, 2011
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/QAA386_Computing.pdf) and the British Computer Society requirements for
accreditation of special Masters programmes (http://www.bcs.org/upload/pdf/hea-guidelinesfull-2010.pdf).
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12.
How Students are Supported in their Learning/Employability/Career Development eg curriculum design, personal development plans, placements,
fieldwork, practical projects.
Curriculum Design This innovative postgraduate programme provides both academic and competence-based coverage of the key technical areas to
equip you with expertise in the latest technologies enabling you to operate as a highly qualified and competent IT Professional. The approach to
curriculum design ensures that this programme operates at the forefront of the computing and IT discipline and is in accordance with the QAA
benchmark statements and BCS postgraduate requirements for professional accreditation. This ensures the curriculum has both academic rigour and
provides you with the necessary professional competencies to operate within the IT sector.
Induction An induction to the programme and its facilities (particularly the library and e-Learning Platform (eLP) will be provided. In the first instance
this will be offered using virtual learning and guided self-study plus physical or virtual meetings with key staff on the programme. This will allow you to
discuss expectations; explore issues relating to the programme structure and delivery, and to provide practical guidance in terms of study skills, use of
library and assessment techniques, particularly if have not engaged in recent academic study. You will receive a copy of the programme handbook
containing key information and contacts for your programme. During induction you will be introduced to the support and services provided by the
programme team and wider university institution including Student Services, eLibrary, Skills Plus and the Part Time and Distance Learning Services
and how you can engage with these during your studies. Induction, however, is not only restricted to one time period. Induction is extended throughout
the programme through the provision of a series of learning resource and study skills events embedded within modules to ensure these are delivered at
a time and pace to suit the specific demands of each module, the overall programme and you, the individual learner.
Learning, Teaching and the Student Experience The programme comprises a core set of taught modules followed by a substantial research project
module at the final stage of the MSc. The final project module allows you to conduct an in depth original research investigation in a particular aspect of
cyber security equipping you to be at the forefront of your discipline.
One of the aims of the programme is to develop your capacity and confidence as an independent learner. Although you will engage in face to face
formal sessions, you will also be expected to engage in a substantial amount of directed and independent learning to complement these sessions and
ensure you develop your own academic knowledge and skills and engage in reflect practice. The approach taken during this programme is based on
an active learning one where you are actively engaged in obtaining, sharing, creating and applying knowledge and information, and where you use
higher order thinking such as analysis, synthesis, reflection and evaluation. There is strong evidence to support the view that active learning is
beneficial and leads to higher level learning. This will be key to your independent learning and ensure that both within and outside the classroom you
are engaged in your learning and are broadening and deepening your knowledge and understanding of the discipline.
Independent learning may take a number of forms from research, practical application and experience, reflecting on how practice relates to theory and
the preparation of formative and summative assessments. You will be encouraged to use the eLearning Platform and other collaborative tools to
engage in interaction and communication with your fellow students and the module team and to help clarify issues arising from your independent study.
Feedback from the module team and peers will help you in your development and preparation for subsequent modules and assessments.
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Career and Personal Development Continuing personal and professional development is a strong feature of the programme and of the assessment
strategy. Through the supported learning materials and formal sessions, you will be introduced to academic concepts enabling you to apply theory to
your own professional, personal and organisational ‘real life’ practice. Through the teaching, learning and assessment strategy, you will be encouraged
to develop your knowledge and skills as practising/aspiring IT professionals and to think analytically about your personal and professional practice.
The programme is structured so you start this development during your induction. This is further developed in the core taught modules allowing you to
develop your professional practice, ethics and research techniques, analysis skills and independent study. This culminates in the final MSc project
which provides you with the opportunity to carry out an in depth investigation and put into practice the key skills, professional competences and
reflective practice gained throughout the programme
13.
Learning Outcomes of Programme Specified in terms of performance capabilities to be shown on completion of the programme. Please identify numerically to
correspond to the map of learning outcomes in section 18.
a) Knowledge and Understanding
You will be able to demonstrate specialist in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of:
A1: essential facts, concepts, principles, theories, challenges and techniques underpinning cyber security
A2: fundamental issues at the frontiers of research and development in cyber security
A3: techniques, tools and issues involved in cyber security (including any associated limitations and constraints)
A4: professional, social, ethical and legal issues associated with cyber security
b) Intellectual Skills
You will be able to:B1: systematically identify and analyse complex problems and offer appropriate strategic solutions using a range of effective methods and tools
B2: critically examine, evaluate, apply and discuss the philosophies, techniques, tools, and methods relevant for the differing aspects of cyber secuirty
B3: interpret, evaluate, and synthesise information and data from a variety of sources, using evidence based criteria to discriminate between what is
essential, and what is unnecessary
B4: reflect on the professional, ethical and legal issues surrounding the development and use of differing technologies within the cyber security subject
area
B5: appreciate and reflect on how research is advanced through scholarship
B6: identify, plan and execute a significant individual project, conducting independent research, applying originality of thought, via established skills
and techniques in project management and research methodologies
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c) Practical Skills
You will be able to:C1: apply a range of techniques, tools and knowledge to a variety of complex cyber security problems
C2: use appropriate techniques, tools and knowledge to support effective management of cyber security issues
C3: apply theories and principles of cyber secuirty methods and practices to a business/industrial/national security environment
C4: use a rigorous, scientific approach to the search, selection, evaluation and application of information to support research
d) Transferable/Key Skills
You will be able to:D1: learn independently, enhance existing skills, develop new skills, sustain their own professional development
D2: exhibit a systematic approach to problem solving and decision making in complex and unpredictable situations
D3: effectively communicate information, ideas, arguments, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists
D4: engage in critical self appraisal of their own learning experience, personal strengths, limitations and performance
D5: demonstrate research skills at an appropriately advanced and scholarly level
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14.
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy Specified to enable learners to achieve and demonstrate the above learning outcomes.
The modules making up this programme employ a range of learning, teaching and assessment approaches. Each of these approaches will be outlined
in a programme handbook and individual module teaching and learning plan.
Whilst class contact forms a key delivery mechanism for each of the taught modules delivered up to the end of the postgraduate diploma stage within
this programme, it is recognised that significant learning takes place outside of the formally scheduled sessions through both directed and independent
learning. It is recognised, too, that to develop you as a critical, enquiring independent learner emphasis should be placed on independent learning.
The model for the delivery of each discrete taught module is as follows:
a) Teaching and Learning Plan outlines the route map through each module. It is available at the start of each module and enables you to
understand the module learning outcomes, the assessment format, the objectives of each formal scheduled activity and the additional work you
will be required to undertake to achieve the learning outcomes. In addition to developing knowledge and understanding, individual modules will
also seek to develop specific personal, transferable or intellectual skills and attributes. These will be identified in the particular Teaching and
Learning Plan;
b) Face to face engagement sessions comprise a mix of lectures, demonstrations and hands on workshop sessions. They provide you with the
mechanism to gain in depth technical insight and expertise into the main topics for each module. You will be presented with the main
underlying theories and technical solutions and be given the opportunity to apply these in practice to gain real world skills and experience.
c) These face to face sessions will be followed by a period of independent study. This period will provide you with the opportunity to consolidate
and reflect on your learning from the face to face sessions and gain further experience through application of the ideas and skills you have
gained typically in your own work environment. It is during this period of study that you will prepare for the summative assessment work for the
module. There will be opportunities for further support from the module team using collaborative online learning tools and where appropriate
face to face tutorial sessions.
Assessment Strategy
Assessment is regarded as an essential element in the learning process and represents more than a grade awarded on the basis of student
performance. In particular, assessment provides a means for you to:
1. reflect on your performance in a module, through the use of appropriate formative processes, and in doing so further the development of
knowledge and understanding;
2. in its summative form, reflect on your overall achievement in each discrete module which will subsequently feed into the overall degree
classification awarded by the University;
3. develop key transferable and intellectual skills, through the variety of methods employed; and
4. demonstrate that you have achieved the key learning outcomes for each module and the overall programme.
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It is recognised that assessment is an integral part of the learning process and that both formative and summative assessment contribute to the
achievement of the module learning outcomes.
The Teaching and Learning Plans for each module set out the assessment strategy adopted for each module. Typically, formative tasks will provide an
opportunity for you to demonstrate your learning to date and obtain feedback in order to reflect on your knowledge and understanding and the
acquisition of intellectual, technical and/or transferable skills. Formative assessment methods will be used in the face to face sessions to evaluate your
knowledge, application, theory and practical expertise in the topics of the particular module. These methods will typically include class discussions,
class-tests/quizzes, collaborative/individual presentations, lab exercises, tutorials, case studies, peer assessment, Q/A sessions and software
demonstrations. Out of class, online collaboration and assessment tools and practice exercises will be used to support your studies and evaluate your
progress. Feedback will be given immediately (or within a specified timeframe) on your activities.
Summative assessment is integrated as part of the learning process and may be one or more of: practical activities, written coursework, reflective
practice and examinations depending on the particular module and its learning outcomes. The assessment is carefully designed to provide the
appropriate mix of skills, expertise and academic rigour and debate to ensure you achieve the overall programme learning outcomes.
15.
Programme Structure The Modular Framework for Northumbria Awards2 allows programmes to be validated with up to 30 Level 6 credits. Possible stages/awards
are indicated; please delete rows as required. Diagrams can also be used to demonstrate the structure.
Programme Structure Refer if necessary to appended diagrams
Postgraduate
Certificate
60 credits at Level 7
Postgraduate
Diploma
120 credits at Level 7
Level 7
180 credits at Level 7
At least 60 credits from
LI0812, Information and Governance Security (30 credits)
IS0756, Information Assurance and Risk management (30 credits)
EN0777, Ethical Hacking for Cyber Security (20 credits)
EN0759, Network Security (20 credits)OR EE0760/LD0760 (20 credits)
120 credits from
LI0812, Information and Governance Security (30 credits)
IS0756, Information Assurance and Risk management (30 credits)
EN0777, Ethical Hacking for Cyber Security (20 credits)
EN0759, Network Security OR EE0760/LD0760 (20 credits)
IS0749, Research and Project Management (20 credits)
IS0718, Masters Dissertation (60 credits)
2
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PgC/PgD/MSc Cyber Security
Full Time Level 7, Academic Year – The programme runs over two semesters plus the summer
Semester 1
Semester 2
LI0812 Information Governance and
Security (30)
EN0759 Network Security (20) /
EE0760/LD0760 IT Audit (option
choice)
EN0777 Ethical Hacking for Cyber
Security (20)
IS0756 Information Assurance and
Risk Management (30)
Summer
16.
IS0749 Research and Project Management (20)
IS0718 Masters Dissertation (60)
Lower Level Awards Credit Structure and Programme Learning Outcomes for Lower Level Awards.
Please delete or add rows as appropriate, with reference to the Assessment Regulations for Northumbria Awards 3 . Learning outcomes should be specified for each
lower level award in accordance with the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications 4 which also provides generic qualification descriptors for each level. The
standard credit structure for each award is given below. The Modular Framework for Northumbria Awards2 allows postgraduate taught programmes to be validated with
up to 30 Level 6 credits.
Award
Programme Learning Outcomes may be completed with reference to section 13.
Postgraduate Certificate
Students will have achieved
60 credits at Level 7
A1; A2; A3, A4; B1; B2; B3 ; B4; C1; C2; C3 D2; D3 (+ D1 with EN0760)
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Postgraduate Diploma
Students will additionally achieved
120 credits at Level 7
A1; A2; A3; A4; B1; B2; B3; B4; B5; B6; C1; C2; C3; D1; D2; D3
Professional Graduate
Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Not applicable
120 credits at Level 6
for initial teacher training
programmes only
17.
Variation from Assessment Regulations or the Modular Framework Provide details of any approved variations from the Assessment Regulations for
Northumbria Awards (ARNA)3 or the Modular Framework for Northumbria Awards2.
None
18.
Mapping of Learning Outcomes
This section shows how the individual modules (with module learning outcomes as written in the module descriptor) together contribute to programme learning
outcomes. It should be presented as a matrix of programme learning outcomes (as identified numerically in section 13), against modules. Where a module contributes
to a programme learning outcome it should be flagged. Standard practice will be for a single symbol to indicate a learning outcome addressed in the module. See
guidance notes for discussion of alternative practices.
The following matrix is for a programme structure with 6 learning outcomes in each of the categories of section 13, with rows for modules. See guidance notes for a
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discussion of the treatment of option modules. The matrix should be extended as required.
Module
Code
LI0812
IS0756
EN0759
EN0777
IS0749
IS0718
EE0760 /
LD0760
Core/
Option
C/O
C
C
O
C
C
C
O
a) Knowledge &
Understanding
1
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
3
X
X
X
b) Intellectual Skills
4
X
X
X
1
X
X
2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
X
X
4
c) Practical Skills
5
6
X
2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
3
X
X
4
1
2
X
X
3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
d) Transferable Key Skills
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
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19.
Admission Requirements Please give details of specific programme requirements including approved arrangements for admission with advanced standing, where
appropriate.
Candidates should hold:
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A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or better) in a related dicipline, or
An equivalent academic qualification, or
A relevant professional qualification e.g. CISCO, CISSP, CISMP combined with suitable and sufficient work experience in computing discipline
(typically 3 years plus in an advanced IT role), or
A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or better) in a non-related discipline along with at least 5 years experience working in a security IT role
If entering from industry, they should also currently have an organisational role with responsibility for some aspect of information technology.
Interviews will be held where:
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Candidates present an unusual set of qualifications which require clarification
Candidates may need advice on the appropriateness of the programme
English Language Entry Requirements for Overseas Students
Either an IELTS score of 6.5 for entry to postgraduate programmes (with no component below 5.5), or an equivalent as recognised in the University
English Language Admissions Guidelines for the current academic year.
20.
Application Procedure
Applicants complete a standard university application form, supported by interview where appropriate. Academic Programme Leaders will make
selection decisions on the basis of the application information and any discussions. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Interviews will be held where the suitability of the applicant is unconfirmed and further discussion is required where applicants present an unusual set of
qualifications taken or pending or when applicants need advice on the preparatory programme of study. Applicants invited for interview will always be
told its purpose.
Applicants who have studied one of the specified training programmes related to a specific module within the last 12 months can potentially use this
instead of attending further face to face delivery. Each case will be reviewed and discussed with the applicant to ensure the applicant is not
disadvantaged and they understand the implications for their particular study plan.
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The HEAR Supplement should be completed for all new and existing undergraduate/postgraduate degrees. Information in sections 7, 8 and 9 should apply to
students gaining awards in the current academic year (with the possibility that this could differ from related information in the main programme specification).
Once approved, it will be entered by Faculty support staff onto SITS and will be reviewed annually.
1.
Academic Year
2015/6
2.
Northumbria Programme Title and Route Code
MASTER OF SCIENCE CYBER SECURITY
CYB6 CYS6
3.
Mode/s of Attendance
Full Time

 Sandwich
Part Time

Other please specify
4.
Partner Institution/s
5.
Date of Approval
6.
Programme Entry Requirements (10 lines maximum) This section should indicate any subject specific requirements, a statement regarding
advanced entry to the programme and English language entry requirements (in line with the English language policy, IELTS component requirements
should be specified in the Supplement and in section 19 of the programme specification). UCAS entry tariffs should not be specified; all alternative
entry qualifications should not be listed.
QA
Candidates should hold:
•
A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or better) in a related dicipline, or
•
An equivalent academic qualification, or
•
A relevant professional qualification e.g. CISCO, CISSP, CISMP combined with suitable and sufficient work experience in computing discipline
(typically 3 years plus in an advanced IT role), or
•
A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or better) in a non-related discipline along with at least 5 years experience working in a security IT role
If entering from industry, they should also currently have an organisational role with responsibility for some aspect of information technology.
Interviews will be held where:
•
•
Candidates present an unusual set of qualifications which require clarification
Candidates may need advice on the appropriateness of the programme
Following approval by the University Student Experience and Learning Committee of the revised Guidelines on English Language Qualifications in
December 2011, the following scores apply to cover only international students from outside the EU. The changes in the English language policy
incorporating the scores required by UKBA in IELTS, TOEFL and Pearson relate to international students applying for a Tier 4 visa to study at
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Northumbria.
IELTS
Score: 6.5
Minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking: 5.5
PEARSON ACADEMIC
Score: 62
Minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking: 51
TOEFL
Score: 89
Minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking: R18, W17, L17, S20
More detailed information is available in the programme specification and the on-line prospectus.
Programme Statement (250 words maximum) This should be written primarily for an external audience (eg employers) clarifying the aims of the
programme, pathways, professional body implications (including where an alternative award title indicates that professional requirements have not
been met) and opportunities for work experience/placements or study abroad. Please note that further information on professional status is required in
section 10 below.
The MSc programme in Cyber Security is aimed to provide an advanced course of study in the theory and practice of cyber security. The programme
will allow stduents with divers pathways such as information managememnt, computing network engineering graduates and established professionals
to gain a deep understanding of current and future issues related to cyber security. The course work in this programme is carefully designed to produce
highly skilled postgraduates with abilities to creatively resolve digital security problems and situations faced by public and private organisations and
government bodies. The programme will provide students with the opportunity to critically analyse and evaluate theories, principles and applications
associated with cyber security – in particular the legal social, ethical and professional issues. Furthermore, the programme aims to provide students
with the knowledge to professionally, systematically and critically understand information governance and assurance along with technology risk
management practices whilst giving the skills to handle security incidents as well as identifying new and existing threats and determine methods to
minimize them.
8.
Learning Outcomes applicable to students gaining awards in the current academic year. If these are the same as the main programme specification,
please indicate ‘see section 13 of the main specification’ below.
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On successful completion of the programme, students will have met the following learning outcomes:
a)
Knowledge and Understanding
You will be able to demonstrate specialist in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of:
A1:
A2:
A3:
A4:
essential facts, concepts, principles, theories, challenges and techniques underpinning cyber security
fundamental issues at the frontiers of research and development in cyber security
techniques, tools and issues involved in cyber security (including any associated limitations and constraints)
professional, social, ethical and legal issues associated with cyber security
b)
Intellectual Skills
You will be able to:B1:
systematically identify and analyse complex problems and offer appropriate strategic solutions using a range of effective methods and tools
B2:
critically examine, evaluate, apply and discuss the philosophies, techniques, tools, and methods relevant for the differing aspects of cyber
security
B3:
interpret, evaluate, and synthesise information and data from a variety of sources, using evidence based criteria to discriminate between what
is essential, and what is unnecessary
B4:
reflect on the professional, ethical and legal issues surrounding the development and use of differing technologies within the cyber security
subject area
B5: appreciate and reflect on how research is advanced through scholarship
B6:
identify, plan and execute a significant individual project, conducting independent research, applying originality of thought, via established skills
and techniques in project management and research methodologies
c)
Practical Skills
You will be able to:C1:
C2:
C3:
C4:
apply a range of techniques, tools and knowledge to a variety of complex cyber security problems
use appropriate techniques, tools and knowledge to support effective management of cyber security issues
apply theories and principles of cyber secuirty methods and practices to a business/industrial/national security environment
use a rigorous, scientific approach to the search, selection, evaluation and application of information to support research
d)
Transferable/Key Skills
You will be able to:D1:
D2:
learn independently, enhance existing skills, develop new skills, sustain their own professional development
exhibit a systematic approach to problem solving and decision making in complex and unpredictable situations
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D3:
D4:
D5:
effectively communicate information, ideas, arguments, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists
engage in critical self appraisal of their own learning experience, personal strengths, limitations and performance
demonstrate research skills at an appropriately advanced and scholarly level
An unclassified degree or lower level qualification may also be awarded where students have not met all learning outcomes.
9.
Professional status (100 words maximum) Please provide a statement on the professional status of the programme for students graduating in the
current academic year, noting the following extract from guidance from the Higher Education Better Regulation Group (HEBRG) 1 for the collection of
data for the KIS:
The outcome of a successful programme accreditation by a PSRB may include one or more of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
graduates are able to practise as a professional in a specific field, and in some cases receive a license to practise that is required by law;
graduates are granted chartered status;
graduates are granted exemption from all or part of professional exams;
graduates are eligible for entry to membership of a professional association or learned society;
the programme is confirmed as meeting externally designated standards and quality.
If not applicable, this section should be left blank and a default statement will appear on the HEAR.
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Modification to current programme structure
considered (item deferred from FPARSC at its
meeting of 28 January 2015). Addition of
EE0760/LD0760 – Approved by Chair’s action.
2.
HEAR supplement added
Programme title(s)
Stage/yea
r of
program
me
eg Year 3
Semester/
academic
year
eg
S2;05/06
1.
Programme
code(s)
affected by
change
Admin
change1
Y/N
Brief summary of change to Programme
Specification
(including section number)
Date of
approval /
amendment
LOG OF CHANGES
Any changes made to an approved Programme Specification (other than typographical corrections) should be logged below and the sheet appended to the
Programme Specification. Subsequent changes can then be added. Where it is not practicable to change an existing Programme Specification, a new version
is required.
Change takes
effect
14FCYB-N,
CYB6 /
14PCYB-V,
CYS6 /
14PCYS-V,
CYS6
14FCYB-N,
CYB6,
14PCYB-V
14PCYS-V
CYS6
MSc Cyber Security
02/02/15
N
2015/6
2015/6
MSc Cyber Security
27.04.15
Y
N/A
N/A
3.
4.
Programme Specification, MSc Cyber Security
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