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Dual UK Master's Degree (2 Diplomas) — Conferred jointly with University of Brigant (UK) & Coventry University (UK)
Coventry University (United Kingdom)
Online or on campus
Comprehensive dual Master of Science focusing on zero-trust architectures, ethical penetration testing, cloud incident response, and cyber governance. Students earn 2 independent accredited diplomas with a 60% / 40% international credit split.
Study online
Online tuition is free. Online examinations are free. There is no exam fee for online study.
On-campus study
Prefer to learn at our Edinburgh campus? Campus tuition and campus examinations are charged. The published campus price is on each programme page.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSC-D101 | Threat modelling Students map assets, adversaries, and likely attack paths for one named system.
| 20 · 200 h |
| MSC-D102 | Defensive architecture Students specify identity, logging, and network controls, and state what each control does not stop.
| 20 · 200 h |
| MSC-D103 | Incident response Students run a tabletop incident and record decisions, evidence, and recovery.
| 20 · 200 h |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSC-D201 | Security project Students deliver a defensive design with a test plan and a statement of residual risk.
| 20 · 200 h |
| MSC-D202 | Threat modelling Students map assets, adversaries, and likely attack paths for one named system.
| 20 · 200 h |
| MSC-D203 | Defensive architecture Students specify identity, logging, and network controls, and state what each control does not stop.
| 20 · 200 h |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSC-D301 | Incident response Students run a tabletop incident and record decisions, evidence, and recovery.
| 60 · 600 h |
Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 18 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
You may study this award fully online from your country, or — where published — on campus at Brigant. Online study does not require a student visa. Campus study may.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. University of Brigant publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@brigant.uk.
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