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Master'sCyber Security

MSc Cyber Security

University of the West of Scotland (UWS London) · UWS London Campus, London, England

Level
Master's
Duration
1.5 year
Intake
January 2027
Tuition fee
£18,900 / year
Initial deposit
95% for CAS issuance
Location
UWS London Campus, London, England

Course overview

Specialist master's focused on advanced data and network security, cyberattacks and defence, intrusion detection, data security, network monitoring and practical cyber-security skills.

Course details

Degree level
Master's
Subject
Cyber Security
Duration
1.5 year
Intake
January 2027
Initial deposit
95% for CAS issuance
City
London
Country
England
Campus
UWS London 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.

English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

IELTS Academic

6.0 overall

Components: 5.5

Alternative English Requirements

PTE Academic

59-64 overall

Components: 59

TOEFL iBT

78 overall

Overall score of 78 (Reading: 17, Listening: 17, Speaking: 17, Writing: 17)

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

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant STEM subject from a recognised institution, including Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Computing Science, Software Engineering, Internet of Things, IT or IT with Business Studies. A relevant STEM ordinary degree may be considered with at least two years relevant industry experience; other qualifications/experience may also be considered.

Scholarships & discounts

For selected programmes at UWS Scottish and London campuses: • Class-based programmes: net fee £13,000 • Lab-based programmes: net fee £15,000

Pre-CAS interview

Required
Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process
Stage
Before the CAS is issued
Format
Credibility interview

Course modules

  • 180 credits: 120 credits core modules plus 60-credit master's project. Core modules include Fundamentals of Digital Forensics; Foundations of Cyber Security; Governance, Risk Management and Compliance; Cyber Security: Law and Ethics; Network Penetration Testing; Malware Analysis; plus Advanced Network Security, Research Design and Methods, Penetration Testing Programming, Applied Cryptography, Incident Response and Threat Intelligence.

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