Program Overview
The Computer Science with Cyber Security at City University of London is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Science with Cyber Security programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Arab Emirates
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science with Cyber Security programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computation and reasoning
- Mathematics for computing
- Software engineering
- Systems architecture
- Programming in Java
- Business systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Typical offers require one of the following:
\xc2\x91A\xc2\x92 Level
- ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics preferred)
Tariff:
- 128 UCAS tariff points.
BTEC:
- D*DD (IT/numerate subjects only)
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ):
- We welcome applications that include the EPQ. Where relevant, this may be included in our offer, resulting in an \xc2\x91A\xc2\x92 Level offer reduced by one grade.
IB:
- 32 points total including all Higher Level subjects at grade 6.
Mixed qualifications:
- We do accept applications from students who are completing a combination of qualifications. For this course, this would be something like: D* in IT with a grade B in \'A\' Level Computer Science and a grade B in another \'A\' Level. We may also take \xc2\x91AS\xc2\x92 Level grades into consideration.
In addition, the following is required:
- A minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English, a minimum of grade 5 (B) in GCSE Mathematics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About City University London
City University London
United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 48 months