MSc Applied Cyber Security

Course overview

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Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

Cyber Security

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£26,296 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

8000 GBP

City

Edinburgh

Country

Scotland

Campus

Edinburgh

Official course page

https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applied-cybersecurity

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

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Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

• Pakistan: For most subjects, Second Class Lower (2:2) equivalent with 70% or 3.5 CGPA out of 5 overall in the relevant Undergraduate Degree.

General entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a subject which includes substantial academic and practical knowledge of computing and programming.

Scholarships & discounts

No scholarships or discounts are listed for this course.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

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

Interview type

Via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, phone, or a recorded video portal

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Online interview

Course modules

• January mandatory: Computer Network Security; Advanced Network Security; Digital Forensics. January optional: Advanced Software Engineering; Big Data Management; Strategic Project Management. September mandatory: Research Methods and Project Planning. September optional: Data Mining and Machine Learning; Industrial Programming; Software Engineering Foundations; Systems Programming; Data Communications and Networking; Internet of Things. Second January: Masters Project and Dissertation.