General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, or a related subject.

Candidates with a UK 2:ii (or equivalent) may be accepted upon demonstration of relevant professional experience.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:

• Band A
• IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page.

Additional requirements

Candidates with professional experience should include their CV with their application.

Core modules

• Security Architectures and Network Defence
• Cryptosystems and Data Protection
• Information Risk Management and Governance
• Digital Forensics

Optional modules

Elective Modules: four from the following five:

• Enterprise Cyber Security
• Industrial Espionage and Counterfeiting
• Cyber Security for Virtualisation Systems
• Cyber Intelligence and Operations
• Cyber-Physical Systems

Read the module descriptions for this course on WMG’s website.

Teaching

This course has two components – a taught component accounting for two thirds of your time and effort, and a research component (dissertation) accounting for one-third.

For the taught component, we blend synchronous and asynchronous learning delivered through lectures, seminars, lab work, syndicate exercises, simulations, and case studies. Each module is delivered intensively over one full week or two half weeks, and classes are deliberately kept small to encourage interaction. Our module leaders have extensive industry experience. Guest speakers from industry also contribute regularly, bringing real-world insight into your learning experience.

Class sizes

Overall this course can accommodate up to 52 students, divided into two classes of 26 students for most modules.

Typical contact hours

Our courses are modular in structure, with modules generally being taught in intensive one-week blocks from Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm. Some modules will be taught over two half weeks or more, and occasionally you may be required to attend weekend sessions.

In addition to the taught component, you will have online pre-module preparation, and a substantial Post Module Assignment (PMA) following each module.

Each module accounts for 150 hours of learning time, divided between pre-work, in-module time, and post module assessment.

Assessment

At the end of each module, you will be given a Post Module Assignment (PMA) based on the learning objectives of that module. This is a piece of assessed written work which should take around 110 hours to complete. Most modules also have some in-module assessed work.

For the research component, each student undertakes a major individual project, which will develop your research and analytical skills and enable you to specialise. This project accounts for 33% of your overall credits and is submitted in the form of a dissertation, which may be followed by an oral examination or viva at the end of the year.

Reading lists

Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web page.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.

Scholarships and bursaries