MSc Cyber Security
Please note, there is an intake to the 12-month full-time route each September and 16-month full-time route each January. The 16-month full-time route includes the UK summer break between semesters. The part-time route takes 2-3 years to complete and typically has intakes in both September and January.
Cybercrime threats are growing as the economy increasingly depends on the Internet, such as through cloud computing, electronic communication and e-commerce, with estimates showing that they cost the UK up to £27 billion annually.
In addition, surveys from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills show a significant shortage of information security professionals and a lack of security awareness, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), indicating an urgent need for student education, the provision of up-to-date educational resources, industry training and the embedding of good practice.
This MSc in Cyber Security addresses these requirements by increasing relevant knowledge and skills in line with the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Strategy, while also addressing the national skills shortage in information security.
You will develop an understanding of current issues in information security and cyber security, as well as gain in-depth knowledge of a variety of techniques for strategically managing IT, both as a resource and for analysing and controlling security risks.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our Geography and Geology degree programmes cover a wide range of key graduate skills. These skills are widely recognised by employers and will help you get the career you want.
With these skills, you will be better equipped for a wide variety of employment opportunities, or to continue studying and researching for a postgraduate or professional qualification.
You can improve your employability prospects with an optional, work-based learning module in your second year. This module provides you with a professional setting in which you can apply the knowledge and skills acquired in lectures, workshops and practical classes, while simultaneously extending and refining your knowledge and skills, over and above the experiences provided through the mechanisms of fieldwork and dissertation work.
The department has a close and effective relationship with the University’s dedicated Careers Centre. Careers workshops are also delivered in all three years of our degree programmes. These cover getting part-time work, volunteering, networking and applying for internships and graduate jobs.
Our Careers and Employability Week has been designed to help you make the jump from degree study to employment or further study. Content is delivered by department staff and the Careers Centre with assistance from E3i. In these sessions, you will learn about career planning, management and the world of work.
As part of Careers and Employability Week, visitors from top-ranking organisations deliver talks and workshops. Past speakers have included:
- Environment Agency
- United Utilities
- Fairbanks
- Enterprise Rent-a-Car
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduate Courses and PGCEs – entry requirements for Masters degrees and PGCEs usually ask for a degree which for some programmes may need to be in a relevant subject area and/or at a minimum award classification.
All applicants are required to have completed a Bachelor degree with a minimum result of 50% and above:
Bachelor degree in professional subjects (awarded from a central university, recognised state university or a centre of advanced studies)
Bachelor of Arts or Science (Honours) awarded from a central university or a recognised state university
Bachelor of Education (4 year integrated programme)
Bachelor of Engineering / of Technology ( awarded from an institute of national importance, centre of advanced study, or an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) or the Indian Institute of Science)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a law college approved by the India Bar Council
Bachelor of Science (Engineering) / Engineering / Technology when awarded from a central university, a recognised state university, or a regional Engineering college
Indian Institute of Engineers examinations A and B
IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved Test)
Postgraduate (PGT)
Overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0
Postgraduate (PGR)
Overall 7.0 with no element below 6.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based (iBT) OR iBT Special Home Edition
Postgraduate (PGT)
Overall score of 90 or above with minimum elements of listening 23, reading 23, speaking 22 and writing 26
Postgraduate (PGR)
Overall score of 100 or above with minimum elements of listening 26, reading 26, speaking 23 and writing 28
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) (UKVI Approved Test)
Postgraduate (PGT)
Scores of 61 with no element less than 59
Postgraduate (PGR)
Scores of 76 or higher with no element less than 76
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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