As cyber threats continue to rise, the demand for skilled professionals has surged, driving competitive salaries that often surpass those in other industries.

Pave the way for a successful career in tech with this flexible online degree, aligned with National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) frameworks, from Arden University. Whether you study full-time or part-time, you’ll gain cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on experience in secure system design, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and more.

What’s more, you’ll also gain access to state-of-the-art resources, industry qualifications from Microsoft and Cisco, and walk away fully prepared to become a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from EC Council.

Build a foundation in cyber security with secure system design

Start by mastering key cyber security concepts and standards. You'll learn how to identify vulnerabilities and risks within modern networks and infrastructures, equipping you to design resilient, secure systems capable of withstanding attacks.

Develop practical expertise in ethical hacking and digital forensics

You'll take your skills further by diving into ethical hacking techniques using industry-standard tools like Metasploit and MITRE ATT&CK. You'll also gain hands-on experience in digital forensics and incident management, learning to handle security breaches professionally and effectively.

Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios with network, cloud, and web security

As you progress, you'll gain hands-on experience in securing complex networks and infrastructures. You'll explore the intricacies of cloud and web services security, identifying and assessing potential vulnerabilities. Plus, you'll apply advanced mitigation strategies to address these risks, ensuring your skills are aligned with current best practices.

This comprehensive approach will prepare you to tackle the ever-evolving digital security challenges faced by organisations today.

What career opportunities could this degree unlock?

Graduating with Arden University’s MSc in Cyber Security opens doors to a wide range of paths in a rapidly growing field. With 100% of their Master’s students in computing-related subjects employed within 2 years of graduation, this online degree prepares you for career growth in highly sought-after roles, such as:

• Cyber Security Analyst

• Ethical Hacker

• Digital Forensics Investigator

• Information Security Manager

• Security Architect

How will I be assessed?

You’ll complete practical, portfolio-based assessments that mirror real-world cyber security challenges. These will build a professional portfolio, showcasing your skills and knowledge to future employers.

Your final assessment, the Advanced Computing Project, lets you tackle a real-world problem, with guidance from a supervisor. Plus, you’ll have access to free vendor courses, offering extra value with the option for certification exams.

Is this a part-time or full-time degree?

This programme provides versatile learning options, allowing you to adapt your studies to your lifestyle and commitments. You can choose full-time study at Arden's Berlin campus or explore flexible online pathways, including part-time or accelerated study modes.

These online options are designed to accommodate your schedule, giving you the freedom to balance your education with work, family, or other responsibilities while still achieving your academic goals.