MSc Cryptography

Course overview

Focuses on the mathematical and computer-science foundations of cryptography and information security, including applications such as blockchain and protection of digital data.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£20,000 / year

Initial deposit

8000 deposit

Country

England

Campus

Holloway

About this information

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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

A relevant Bachelor’s degree (minimum 60% / First Division) or equivalent qualification, along with the required level of English language proficiency. Some courses may have additional subject-specific requirements.

Scholarships & discounts

A *£5,000 scholarship* will be awarded to eligible students. An *additional £500 scholarship* will also be provided upon payment of the full tuition fee.

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

Deposit

£8,000

Course modules

Applications in Cryptography and Cryptanalysis Discrete Mathematical Structures Information Security MSc Project Number Theory for Cryptography Advanced AI Technologies Cybercrime and Cyber Security Financial Mathematics Machine Learning Quantum Computing and Applications Statistical Modelling and Forecasting