Cyber Security MSc

Course Overview

This MSc will provide you with highly-sought after specialist analytical, operational and development skills in both technical and socio-technical areas, making you highly employable.

Our graduates have gone into a range of careers in the IT/ICT sector, as well as the telecommunications and banking industries.

Other roles you could pursue:

• cyber security manager/architect
• security analyst
• information security
• cyber security consultant
• information security officer.

Top students may also be considered for an internship programme, in which companies sponsor you during your research project.

Postgraduate students in our Department of Computer Science are offered an unrivalled opportunity to complete up to six months of professional experience as part of their Masters’ degree.

An internship enables you stand out in a competitive job market, develop your business knowledge and to learn about the different career paths open to you.

General Eligibility

• Academic Requirements: A lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in a computing-related subject, or equivalent professional experience.

• Scholarships: International students may be eligible for the Computing & Engineering International Scholarship, offering £2,000 towards tuition fees.

• Application Process: Applications are submitted online through the university's official portal, with specific deadlines for each intake.

Part Time Work Details

Allowed up to 20 hours per week during term time; full-time during vacations

Language Requirement

• If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are required:

  • IELTS: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all four components)
  • TOEFL 92 (minimum of 20 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 22 in Writing)

  • PTE Academic: Minimum score of 59

  • Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 110