
Overview
The MSc in Mathematics of Cybersecurity offered at the University of Bristol is developed in collaboration with industry and government, our curriculum includes a broad variety of units, from strands of pure mathematics and data science to computer science and statistics. You will work at scale on large datasets, gaining a qualification and experience in a field that has a recognised skills shortage, which will be attractive to a wide range of employers.
The School of Mathematics has more than doubled in size over the last decade; in the most recent Research Excellence Framework, 87 per cent of our mathematical sciences research was recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Careers
The MSc in Mathematics of Cybersecurity provides exciting career opportunities for mathematics graduates. A wide variety of government and business sectors employ people in cyber security, including retail, airlines, telecommunications, defence, utilities, manufacturing, software and financial companies.
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Courses include:- Anomaly Detection
- Complex Networks
- Cybersecurity Project Preparation
- Cybersecurity Project
- Data Science Toolbox
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Mathematics IT Security Cyber Security View 272 other Masters in Mathematics in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in mathematics or statistics.
- Applicants need to be able to demonstrate strong skills in probability and statistics, equivalent to the University of Bristol School of Mathematics Probability 2 and Statistics 2 units.
- Applicants would also benefit from having a basic understanding of one or more programming languages (eg R, Python or C). Professional experience may be taken into consideration alongside qualifications.
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25200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25200 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12300 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Bristol
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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