Course Details

MSc Cyber Security

The MSc in Cyber Security is a specialist master’s degree designed for graduates who want to gain knowledge and skills in advanced topics in data and network security to combat 21st-century cyber

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Start Date

January 2027, May 2027

Duration

1 year

Campus

London

Tuition Fee

£12,350 per year (UK home)

Study Mode

Full-time

Structure

Course Structure

Year 1

Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
10 credits
Foundations of Cyber Security
10 credits
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
10 credits
Cyber Security: Law and Ethics
10 credits
Network Penetration Testing
10 credits
Malware Analysis
10 credits
Advanced Network Security
10 credits
Research Design and Methods
10 credits
Penetration Testing Programming
10 credits
Applied Cryptography
10 credits
Incident Response
10 credits
Threat Intelligence
10 credits
Masters Project
60 credits

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree from an accepted STEM discipline (preferably with a focus on Computing) that is considered to be at least comparable to a UK second-class honours degree from a recognised institution. 2.2 Honours Degree in: Cyber Security Computer Networking Computing Science Software Engineering Internet of Things IT or IT with Business Studies Candidates with a degree in accepted STEM discipline but comparable to a UK second-class ordinary degree may also considered with two years of relevant experience. Other Required Qualifications/Experience: Candidates who have other academic, vocational, or professional qualification and candidates who have at least two years of relevant industrial experience may also be considered for admission.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: General English language requirements at UWS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training): Overall score 6.0 No sub-test less than 5.5

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