
Overview
The Cybersecurity MSc programme from University West covers advanced topics related to cybersecurity standards and regulations, Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs) security, risk assessment and management, cyber forensics, network and cloud security and penetration testing. You’ll gain hands-on skills, with many chances to connect with the cybersecurity industry. Additionally, you’ll receive complementary training to obtain your CCNA cybersecurity “CyberOps” certification.
There is high demand for cybersecurity specialists with a big-picture understanding of the technical aspects of cybersecurity – and complimentary competence in related areas. This is why your programme is broad and multidisciplinary. We’ve built your training in collaboration with industry to best prepare you for the cybersecurity workforce.
Career opportunities:
There is a huge, unfilled demand for experts in cybersecurity worldwide. The ISC, Forbes and Cybersecurity Ventures have all forecasted a global cybersecurity personnel shortage of 3.12 million by 2021.
- In 2021, cybercrime damage is expected to reach US$ 6 trillion (Cybersecurity Ventures)
- Attacks on IoT devices increased by more than 300% in the first half of 2019 (Forbes)
- The FBI has reported a 300% increase in cybercrimes, with a 238% increase in cyberattacks against banks and a 58% increase in attacks against the healthcare industry (Varonis)
This degree qualifies you to hold positions such as:
- Cybersecurity engineer
- Cybersecurity architect
- Cybersecurity consultant/analyst
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Penetration tester
- Forensic investigator
- Incident responder
- Audit/compliance consultant
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Courses include:
- Cyber Physical Systems Security
- Cybersecurity Operations
- Privacy, Law, Policy and Compliance in Cybersecurity
- Network Security and Secure Cloud
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- AI-based Risk Assessment and Management
- Degree Project
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Cyber Security View 12 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in SwedenExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, electrical engineering or a related subject.
Additionally, the degree must be comprised of a minimum of 30 ECTS credits in computer science or equivalent, with at least 7.5 of those credits in programming and 7.5 credits in data communication.
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140000 SEK/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 140000 SEK per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 12 months.
- EU/EEA and Swiss citizens do not pay tuition fees.
Living costs for Trollhättan
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
University West Scholarship ProgrammeThe University West scholarship programme is open for fee-paying students admitted to specified master's programmes. The scholarship will fully or partly cover the tuition fee for the programme (so not costs for travel or living expenses).
Swedish Institute ScholarshipsStudents admitted to master's programmes in Sweden can apply for a scholarship to cover their tuition fee. There is a national scholarship programme administrated by the Swedish Institute towards specific countries.
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