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Master'sSecurity

MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security

University of Portsmouth · Portsmouth Campus, Portsmouth, England

Level
Master's
Duration
16 months full-time (January start)
Intake
January 2027
Tuition fee
£17,900 / year
Initial deposit
50% of gross fee
Location
Portsmouth Campus, Portsmouth, England

Course overview

Develops expertise in cybercrime research and investigation, terrorism and security through criminological, technological, policy and research perspectives.

Course details

Degree level
Master's
Subject
Security
Duration
16 months full-time (January start)
Intake
January 2027
Initial deposit
50% of gross fee
City
Portsmouth
Country
England
Campus
Portsmouth Campus

About this information

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.

Not recorded here yet: Pakistan-specific requirements. The official course page is the source for these.

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

IELTS Academic

6.0-6.5 overall

Components: 5.5

Some courses may require higher scores

Alternative English Requirements

PTE Academic

65 overall

Components: 62

Some courses may require higher scores

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

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered.

Scholarships & discounts

Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship – £5,000 | January 2027 | Self-funded international students | Full-time on-campus UG/PGT | Deadline: 2 Nov 2026 | Merit-based Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship – £2,500 | January 2027 | Pakistan eligible | Self-funded international students | Full-time on-campus UG/PGT/PGR | Annual fee £16,200+

Pre-CAS interview

Required
Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process
Interview type
On CAS Shield
Stage
Before the CAS is issued
Format
Recorded interview

Course modules

  • CORE: Cybercrime: Critical Perspectives (30); Research Methods and Research Ethics (30); remaining full-time core modules include the security/terrorism components and dissertation/project elements listed on the official course page.

Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.