Pathway 2: 30 credits taught with a 60 credit Research project Students must complete 6 modules and a thesis. Pathway 1: 60 credits taught with a 30 credit Research project The research project will have at it core an applied component and incorporate the collecting and analyzing data for improving decision making purposes. The MSc Research Project is a significant amount of work as it comprises from one-third to two-thirds of the credits for the masters. This path would suit students who have a background in the discipline and who wish to dedicate more time to the research element of the masters and develop their research capabilities. Pathway 2: The other path is to take a 60 credit research project module route. This path would suit students who are new to the discipline and require more taught modules and a smaller research project. Pathway 1: One option is to take three more taught modules and a 30-credit research project. It is also of value to individuals with a computing degree background who wish to develop their career towards working within a research-oriented environment at a postgraduate level. The Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security is of particular value to holders of a primary degree in computing, IT, or equivalent, working as IT professionals. The course is suitable for both entrants to a new discipline that require a broader range of taught modules to familiarize themselves with the skills and knowledge of the discipline and for specialist employees who want to up-skill in their specialist areas and require research skills. Students on the Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security will also have the opportunity to take part in Capture-the Flag competitions and through their course work, engage with real world problems with companies so that graduates from the programme have the necessary skills to make a difference in the work place. The graduates of this programme will be independent learners, good problem solvers and experienced researchers. An essential part of the master’s degree is the creation of a body of work presented as a thesis which demonstrates ability in research methods, analytics and report writing. This course focuses on developing hands-on skills backed by theoretical knowledge. The Master of Science in Computing in Applied Cyber Security is designed to produce highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates to counter the cyber security threat.