School of Computing Postgraduate Degree certified by leading government body

Newcastle University School of Computing has received provisional certification from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC, part of the GCHQ) for its Cyber Security MSc.

The National Cyber Security Centre is the UK government’s body responsible for making the UK the safest place to live and work online. The certification highlights the high-quality teaching the course provides, and indicates to prospective students that the course is an excellent start to a career in Cyber Security, allowing students to make informed decisions about their qualifications.

Dr Essam Ghadafi, Cyber Security MSc Degree Programme Director said “We are proud that our Cyber Security MSc has been provisionally certified by the NCSC. This prestigious certification indicates that our programme aligns with the high standards set by the UK’s leading authority on cyber security. Graduates from our programme regularly go on to build exciting careers with employers looking for highly skilled students.”

Leading programme in a growing field

Cyber Security is a dynamic area of computing science, concerned with understanding how attackers exploit the features and vulnerabilities of a system, and how to detect, prevent and respond to these attackers.

The Cyber Security MSc at Newcastle offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and expertise in assessing the security of systems, making recommendations and building safer and more secure systems.

Dual certification

Our Cyber Security MSc is now dual certified as the degree is also accredited by the British Computer Society, the chartered institute for IT. This accreditation is awarded to higher education courses which equip graduates with real-world knowledge and technical expertise. It also provides a pathway for our graduates to become chartered IT professionals.

This dual certification highlights the programme's comprehensive and well-rounded nature, equipping graduates to excel in a diverse range of roles, industries, and challenges within cyber security and the broader field of computing.

For more information about the School of Computing’s Postgraduate Degrees, visit this webpage.