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Develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to face one of the modern world's greatest challenges. This programme will prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career in cyber security, application and software security, and cyber law enforcement, among others.<br><br>Cyber security is one of the greatest challenges of contemporary society, and it will only become more complicated as we progress. As a result, our NCSC certified programme provides you with the depth of knowledge and wealth of skills required to engage with and overcome these challenges.<br><br>During your study, you will work within our world-class ICT Centre of Excellence, InfoLab21. Here you will study and explore eight taught modules and complete a substantial research project. These interdisciplinary modules will allow you to draw on expertise from the School of Computing and Communication, and the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion. Through studying these modules, you will develop a range of technical skills and gain specialist knowledge that will be invaluable as you progress in your career. Modules include: Information System Penetration and Countermeasures, Network and Systems Security, and Cybercrime.<br><br>In addition to the taught modules, you will also work on an individual research project, supervised by an academic from one of the departments. Through this project, you will obtain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security and technology. You will put the skills and knowledge you have developed throughout the year into practice and gain experience of tackling real-world cyber security issues. Your study and research will be further supported as you draw upon world-leading research from Security Lancaster, our NCSC and EPSRC recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research.