Programme description for Cybersecurity Engineering, Master’s Programme (2023–2025)
Facts about the program
- ECTS credits:
- 120
- Study duration:
- 2 years
- Organisation:
- Full-time
- Campus:
- Campus Grimstad
- Teaching language:
- English
- Study level:
- Master's degree (2 years)
Table of contents
Study Model
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Admission requirements include the completion of a three-year bachelor's degree in engineering, based on the national curriculum, in the fields of data, electronics, or mechatronics. Applicants with mechatronics as the basis for admission must demonstrate proficiency in object-oriented programming.
Additionally, the following requirements, which partially exceed the minimum requirements in the curriculum, apply:
- At least 25 ECTS credits in relevant mathematics
- At least 5 ECTS credits in statistics
- At least 7.5 ECTS credits in physics
A weighted average grade of C or better is required. Admission is also subject to the regulations for admission to studies and courses at the University of Agder.
The program is conducted in English and is open to applicants from the EU/EEA. Admission is otherwise in accordance with the regulations for admission to studies and courses at the University of Agder
Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies
With a master’s degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, you are are qualified to take upon positions in public and private sectors, or continue a career in academia. Many governmental, and private organizations are in great need for expertise in cybersecurity and cyber defense.
The educational plan layout for this master’s degree has a clear technical profile for the graduates , which enables them to work immediately in preparation testing, integration of security principles in software and technology development. . The education also provides a foundation for working with security management, technological leadership of security operations, planning and implementation of large projects, and operation of critical infrastructure.
Qualification awarded
Other information
The Master's program in Cybersecurity Engineering will have its first intake in the fall of 2024. Start-up requires accreditation by the University's education committee in spring 2024.
It is a requirement that all students at UiA (University of Agder) have their own laptop for use in teaching and exams, in accordance with the regulations for studies and exams at the University of Agder § 12d