Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
Department of Computer Science,
Faculty of Engineering
Course description
This course combines two disciplines: cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing problems of our time and artificial intelligence has made great advances in recent years. Skills in both areas are very much in demand. You will receive a grounding in the fundamentals of cybersecurity and AI. There are taught modules in each of these disciplines and you’ll carry out a project that addresses a research problem (or problems) at the interface of the two.
Modules
Core modules
- Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence
- Scalable Machine Learning
- Text Processing
- Natural Language Processing
- Fundamental Security Properties and Mechanisms, Development of Secure Software
- Cyber Threat Hunting and Digital Forensics
- Security of Control and Embedded Systems
- Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Dissertation Project
Teaching
We use lectures, online technical content, tutorials, practical lab sessions and seminars led by staff from external organisations.
Assessment
Assessment is by formal examinations, coursework, mini team project, practical assessment, podcast and poster development, and a research project dissertation.
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (computer science or a numerate discipline with experience of software systems development).
English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Apply
We use a staged admissions process to assess applications for this course. You'll still apply for this course in the usual way, using our Postgraduate Online Application Form.
Contact
msc-compsci@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 1800
The course information set out here may change before you begin, particularly if you are applying significantly in advance of the start date.