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Overview
Heriot-Watt University is proud to be the first university in the UAE to make available to international students an MSc in Network Security with such advanced topics.
The aim of both the Network Security programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is to provide the graduates with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required for a Network Security-related professional position in an organisation.
Career
New career opportunities and prospects for career enhancement are both excellent. Security vulnerabilities, and hence countermeasures, appear on a daily basis. The new security threats target industry, commerce and the public sector resulting in an increasing demand for experts who can design, implement and maintain secure infrastructures.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Computer Network Security
- Industrial Programming
- Advanced Network Security
- Research Methods and Project Planning
- Network Applications
- Mobile Communications and Programming
- Database and Information Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- January intake is for part-time students only.
- Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Computer Sciences IT Security Cyber Security View 24 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United Arab EmiratesAcademic requirements
GPA First Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Entry requires a good honours degree (first or second class) that includes substantial academic and practical knowledge of computing and IT.
- Candidates holding a little less than a good honours degree or its equivalent but with compensating qualifications or experience may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme. Transfer to the MSc will be possible later on if exam and coursework performance are at MSc level.
Tuition Fee
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International
23239 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23239 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
23239 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23239 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
AED 88452
Living costs for Dubai
5300 - 9200 AED /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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