MRes Cyber Security (TBV)

Please note this course is TBV (to be validated)

Award MRes
Course length

12 months

Start dates

20th May 2024 
23rd September 2024
20th January 2025

Mode of delivery Blended
School Computing and Mathematical Sciences

Course description 

The Master of Research (MRes) programme emphasizes research skills development, making it an attractive option for prospective students. Comprehensive training covers research methodologies, data analysis, and critical thinking, ensuring that graduates emerge with the ability to conduct independent, high-quality research. The focus on research skills equips students with a valuable asset sought after both employers and academia.

Key aspects of the MRes programme include hands-on cybersecurity research projects, allowing students to make original contributions to their field of study and build a strong portfolio. The programme’s interdisciplinary approach prepares graduates to address complex real-world problems, drawing expertise from various disciplines. 

Study method 

You’ll undertake two taught modules, at the start of the course. You are invited to attend 2 block teaching sessions of 2 weeks, at Wolverhampton campus. You will then move to a research study supported by a supervisor who will provide one to one tuition. 

 

Course modules

This module equips students with essential knowledge and skills to safeguard organizations, networks, IT systems, and individuals from cyber threats. You’ll learn core security concepts, including monitoring, detection, investigation, analysis, and response to cybercrime, insider threats, and regulatory requirements. Whilst including some theoretical elements, the course emphasizes practical application for maintaining secure networked systems. 

This module introduces students to research and methodologies used to underpin scientific work, data analysis, hypothesis’ establishment and artefact validation in understanding research on an appropriate subject discipline. The material in this module is carefully designed to meet students’ needs and requirements for the programme of study. This module covers traditional approaches in literature review as essential preparation for the project stage and draws expertise from other departments within the University. 

In this module you will design, conduct and evaluate an original research study within the field of Cyber Security. You will carry out a research investigation on a topic area within the field of your choosing, and you will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of relevant theoretical frameworks, research methodologies and applications for your chosen discipline. This module is the independent study element of your programme. The module is designed to be studied after or in conjunction with a research skills module where your research proposal is planned and assessed. 

Award
MRes
Start date(s)
CLOSED
UCAS Code
Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (12 months)
Campus location
University: City Campus
School
School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
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Course Modules

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

Location Mode Foundation Year Fee Jan intake Fee May intake Fee Sep intake Fee Year
Home Full-time N/A ... ... £8815 per year 2025-26
Home Full-time N/A ... ... £8815 per year 2025-26
International Full-time N/A ... ... £19500 per year 2025-26
International Full-time N/A £22000per year ... £19500 per year 2025-26

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Entry Requirements

Applicants should have or be about to complete:

  • A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) in Computer Science or closely related subject from an accredited college, institution or university, equivalent to or higher than a UK Bachelor honours degree qualification.

Please include in your personal statement an explanation of your research interests and how they align with your career aspirations; you may be required to attend an interview to discuss this further.

English language

If English isn’t the applicant’s first language, they will need to provide evidence of English language ability.

Financial support for research study:

Before applying, you should consider carefully how you will finance your studies for the duration of your programme, including tuition fees, research support fees and living costs.


Self-funded:

We are able to take payments in instalments, to spread out the cost of your studies, and it is possible to switch between full-time and part-time modes of study. For more information go to How to pay.

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Postgraduate Research Loyalty Discount:

To students progressing from an undergraduate programme and/or a taught postgraduate programme to a postgraduate research programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree and/or Masters level qualification, as long as the new award is at a higher level.

For full terms and conditions please see: Loyalty Discount for Postgraduate Research Students


Research councils:

The UK Research and Innovation funds postgraduate study in all subject areas on a discretionary basis.


University Research Studentships:

The University offers a very limited number of research stipends, formerly known as bursaries, to research students. Stipends are designed to support specific projects as determined by the Research Institute rather than individual student-led projects. Funds are accessible from the relevant Research Institute or Centre - please contact them directly.


Other sources:

Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.


You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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