MSc Cyber Security

Course overview

This MSc focuses on cyber security, information protection and modern cyber threats. It covers areas such as penetration testing, cryptography, network security, forensics and cloud security. The course is also fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£24,200 / year

Initial deposit

50% of the first-year tuition fee after scholarship deductions, after Credibility Interview.

Country

Wales

Campus

Bay Campus

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

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

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

• Academic: 2:2 honours degree or above in Computer Science or another relevant discipline • IELTS: 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component • Equivalent English tests are accepted.

Scholarships & discounts

Undergraduate – Thrive Bursary • £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year • £2,000 progression bursary in subsequent years, applied as a tuition fee discount Postgraduate – International Excellence Scholarship • £5,000 tuition fee discount • A separate application is required to apply for the scholarship. (link will be shared soon)

Pre-CAS interview

Required

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

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Credibility interview

Course modules

• Information Security Management: Learn how organisations manage and protect information. • IT Security, Forensics & Cryptography: Study digital forensics, security techniques and encryption. • Embedded Systems Security: Explore security issues in embedded and connected systems. • Research Methods: Learn how to plan and conduct technical research. • Security Vulnerabilities & Penetration Testing: Identify vulnerabilities and learn ethical penetration-testing techniques. • Network, Wireless & Cloud Security: Study security across networks, wireless systems and cloud environments. • MSc Project: Complete an independent cyber-security research project.