University of Chester · Exton Park, England
Applies to applicants from: Pakistan · Sri Lanka · Bangladesh · and Ghana.
The University of Chester has temporarily paused recruitment for the January and May 2027 intakes for applicants from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Ghana.
The Advanced Cybersecurity MSc is designed to provide advanced knowledge and practical skills across major areas of cybersecurity. The course covers areas including: • Digital forensics • Penetration testing • Incident response • Active defence • Software exploitation • Software security • System protection • Cyber threat intelligence • Database security • Information security management • Cybersecurity governance • Business implications of cybersecurity • Research methods The university describes the course as combining advanced cybersecurity theory with hands-on practical experience, preparing students for cybersecurity roles in industry and government.
The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.
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Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.
For the MSc, the university requires: Academic qualification A good first degree, normally 2:2 or above, in an: • IT-related subject, or • Engineering subject. For international applicants, the qualification must be broadly equivalent to a UK bachelor's degree. The university assesses international qualifications individually. Technical/computing experience Applicants are expected to have: • Experience using computers • Experience using one desktop operating system • Experience using one mobile operating system • Basic computing/cybersecurity tool skills • Competency with relevant operating systems such as Windows and Linux • Willingness to develop technical skills to an advanced level
PG: Up to £2,250 £1,250 confirmed tuition fee discount Additional £1,000 Merit Scholarship for students with 65% or above UG: Up to £1,000 Merit Scholarship 75% required for Science subjects 80% required for Humanities subjects
Core modules · Research Methods, Software Exploitation & Security, Digital Forensics & Penetration Testing, Business Implication of Cybersecurity, Databases & Security Optional modules · Bio-Inspired Computing, Programming for AI/ML, Research Project
Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.