Entry requirements

Applicants should hold the equivalent of a UK second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in a STEM-based subject. Relevant disciplines may include computing, computer science, software engineering, mathematics, engineering, physics or other technical fields.

Applicants are expected to apply and register for the full Master’s award.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications meet the entry criteria, you are encouraged to contact the admissions team for guidance.

Applicants must meet the University’s English language requirements. Pre-sessional English courses are available to support students in reaching the required level for postgraduate study.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Cyber Security is a one-year full-time postgraduate degree designed to develop advanced technical expertise in protecting digital systems, networks and data. The programme equips you with the knowledge and practical skills required to address contemporary cyber threats across public, private and regulated sectors.

You will study core areas including systems and network security, digital forensics and incident response, IoT and cloud security, risk management, governance, and AI-enabled security operations. Teaching combines theoretical foundations with hands-on laboratory work and applied projects, enabling you to design, implement and evaluate secure systems in realistic professional environments.

A major capstone project allows you to investigate and solve a complex cyber security challenge, producing a substantial technical artefact and report that demonstrates your analytical and practical capability.

The programme prepares you for professional roles in cyber defence, security operations, digital forensics, cloud security and consultancy, while also providing a foundation for further academic study.