Cybersecurity Technology
MSc
Postgraduate
September 2025
Overview
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an advanced technology that can link objects in the home, on transport, in the street or in the home together with little or no human interactions. IoT is reshaping modern systems, incorporating technological, economic, and social prospects.
From alerting health professionals if someone in the home has had a fall to enabling home users to make better use of energy tariffs during day for household chores IoT is becoming a force in all industries and is generating valuable data.
With IoT systems evolving from conventional to more personalised systems where information can be safely accessed, shared, and studied more easily this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to businesses are looking for in this area.
Why study Internet of Things Engineering at CCCU?
A shift has taken place, and change is inevitable, therefore as a society, it is an opportunity to transform, adapt and embrace Internet of Things (IoT). The Internet of Things is making all devices in the home and in the industrial environment smart and we can use that to our advantage to be more efficient, sustainable, inclusive, ethical, kinder to planet and society.
Internet of Things Engineering offers an exciting opportunity to explore a mixture of theoretical and practical topics surrounding emerging technologies to access and interact with objects in the physical world. This will prepare you, through opportunities to conceive, design, implement, operate and maintain Internet of Things devices, for real-world experience within skilled jobs. You are only limited by your imagination.
Our team at the School of Engineering, Technology and Design is committed to providing you with a broad base to increase the employability and long-term career prospects of MSc Internet of Things Engineering students, locally and globally in the sectors.
The Internet of Things has become ubiquitous in modern life. From smart energy meters helping us reduce our carbon footprint to door bell cameras enabling us to have COVID19 safe conversation with delivery drivers via our phones, the potential of the Internet of Things is only limited by imagination and graduate opportunities in this area are varied and well paid.
Dr Anne Nortcliffe, Head of School of Engineering, Technology and Design
Entry requirements
You should be a digital and numerical literate graduate with a degree (2:2 or higher) in:
- Engineering, Physics, and Maths degree subjects
- Science and Near STEM subjects include: Economics, Informatics, Accountancy) if not related to STEM, you will also need an A level in maths.
For more information on the IELTS (International English language Testing System) requirements for this course, please click here to visit our dedicated IELTS web page.
2:2
Honours Degree
Module information
As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules in your second and third year. Option modules will not be pre-selected for you. We provide examples of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. The offer of an option will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module to ensure the appropriate student experience. The offer of option modules may also be affected by staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular optional module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.
Core/optional modules
*Modules subject to approval
How you’ll learn
The programme follows the learning framework of the Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) strategy that is emphasised on the industrial relevance of the programme. Students will take part in active learning using interdisciplinary group projects and problem-based learning typically sourced from industry with industrial involvement. The MSc programme will develop both technical and employability skills among students. The blended learning approach of lectures and workshops comprised of face to face and on-line will:
- Use industrially recognised and relevant technology and examples whenever possible.
- Receive guidance and other interaction with Industrial Partners – including in assessment where possible.
- Build the level of complexity of problems, challenges, and solutions over the period of the degree programme through working on and solving where possible industry sourced problems/projects.
- Consider advanced manufacturing solutions with respect to inclusivity, ethics, health and safety, economics, global, local, sustainability and environmental considerations
The course will consist of blend of on-line and face to face campus practical learning in computing laboratories and face to face and on-line theoretical and practical learning.
The MSc course will build upon the skills you developed as undergraduate, and encourage the development of an enquiring mind, technical and employability skills to systematically solve and critically analyse complex problems.
The online and on campus practical learning in the MSc will use open source, student licensed software (which we have invested in) and cloud-based software resources, for example computer programming using MS Visual Studio Live. The programme will also utilise Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment to support on-line asynchronous and synchronous on-line video learning, discussion board, chats, in conjunction with digital learning tools like Padlet, Mentimeter, Socrative, Kahoot, YouTube, Padlet, MS Whiteboard, MS Teams, GitHUb, MS Visual Studio Live, Autodesk, Matlab, Simulink, COMSOL, ANSYS etc.
Each 20 credits module will require:
- 40 hours scheduled timetable contact learning
- 40 hours guided independent learning
- 120 hours independent learning
Professional Research Methods and Project 60 credit module will require:
- 28 hours scheduled timetabled contact learning
- 572 hours Independent learning
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Richard ArcherCommercial Director, Cactus Graphics
How you’ll be assessed
You will be assessed by both coursework and computer based exam assessments, essentially the programme is 100% coursework assessment. The coursework assessments will enable you to demonstrate the development of your key scientific and transferable skills. The course typically consists of coursework assessments submissions of (but not exclusive): computer scientific lab, logbooks, on-line quizzes, written reports, written scientific papers, discursive essays, stand-alone video presentations, walkthroughs, digital artefacts and poster presentations, professional portfolio.
Feedback
Assessment feedback will be provided through use of (but not exclusive) assessment rubric, written, audio recording, self/peer, one to one face to face, group face to face, tutorial, video conference, dragon den, panel interview, video, screencast, and computer generated feedback.
Your future career
MSc Internet of Things Engineering has the potential to support postgraduate career opportunities. After graduating from this programme, the job profile of the students will be diversified over several engineering fields such as:
- Bringing new products and technologies to the market, which is increasingly the focus on business development skills among senior managers.
- Research and Development (R&D) section, which is stimulating demand for highly skilled graduates and increasing collaboration between smart communication research centers and industry.
- Hardware Design, Internet of Things devices are commonly made up of instrumentation. Therefore, fabrication involves hardware design, calibration and communication.
- Software and App development, through the mentioned communication Internet of Things devices have to be designed for use with the correct platform. Smart devices are often designed to be used along with mobile phones. Therefore, giving the professional understanding of Android and iPhone development.
- Government and environmental agencies value instrumentation and data analysis to identify the opportunities to meet low carbon policies and legislation, which is increasing investment in energy efficient technologies and driving research in lightweight materials.
- Cybersecurity, Internet of Things professionals will be necessary for the future of security of devices. One of the driving forces behind the inception of this course is the alarming lack of security within some existing devices.
- Leading and managing the efficient and effective management of the manufacturing team, commissioning, implementing, operating and servicing advanced automated manufacturing solutions.
The CDIO framework is acknowledged by WBCL as being effective in both education and the design of real-world products and systems in due course hopes to benefit from the investment through recruitment of CCCU graduates.
WirebeltUK manufacturing company
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Tuition fees for this course
| UK | Overseas | |
| Full-time | £9,545 | £15,500 |
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