Cyber Security - MSc

Course overview

MSc developing skills to identify complex cyber security issues, design secure systems and anticipate online threats, with ethical hacking, AI, cryptography, network security and research-based project work.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

Cyber Security

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£23,500 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

£5,000

City

Canterbury

Country

England

Campus

Canterbury

Official course page

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/1225

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

• For courses requiring a UK 2.2, Kent's Pakistan page states typically 60-65% or GPA 2.4/4-2.6/4 depending on institution; a Master's following a 2- or 3-year Bachelor's may be considered with at least 60%.

General entry requirements

A first, 2.1 or good 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related subject with a strong background in programming.

Scholarships & discounts

Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught January 2027: £5,000 for eligible self-funded overseas fee payers domiciled in eligible countries including Pakistan.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Course modules

• Privacy & Cyber Law; Information Security Management; Cryptography & Systems Security; Network Security; Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security; Project & Dissertation; one optional module.