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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
MSc Cyber Security
Course Overview
This accredited programme offers a multi-disciplinary perspective to the subject of Cyber Security giving you an excellent basis for a future career in the field. This is particularly crucial given the Government Cyber Security Strategy and the current skills shortage in the marketplace.
Course Features
- Learn from a specialist team of research-active academics who work at the forefront of the field
- Access a wide range of specialist software and tools including a dedicated Cyber Security and Forensics laboratory in our state-of-the-art West Downs Centre
- Develop an appreciation of the wider role information security plays in an organisational context
Course Details
Location
- On campus, Winchester
Assessment
Our validated courses may adopt a range of means of assessing your learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types you might encounter includes essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, or practical performances.
Feedback
We are committed to providing timely and appropriate feedback to you on your academic progress and achievement in order to enable you to reflect on your progress and plan your academic and skills development effectively. You are also encouraged to seek additional feedback from your course tutors.
Further Information
For more information about our regulations for this course, please see our Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
Modules
Year 1
- Research Methods in Business (20 Credits)
- Information Security Management (20 Credits)
- Network Security and Penetration Testing (20 Credits)
- Software Development and Cyber Security (20 Credits)
- Cyber Crime and the Dark Web (20 Credits)
- Dissertation (40 Credits)
- Advanced Digital Forensic Investigation (20 Credits)
Optional
- Multimedia Networking (20 credits)
- Business Consulting (20 credits)
- Intercultural Business Communications (20 credits)
- Strategic Management (20 credits)
Entry Requirements
- UK: A first or second-class honours degree in computing or a computing-related discipline
- International: Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. A lower degree classification may be considered if you can demonstrate a significant level of experience in the security area, with competence in computer programming.
- English Language Requirements: IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent
Tuition Fees
| UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland | International |
|---|---|
| Full-time: £9,775 | Full-time: £17,450 |
| Part-time: £4,888 | Part-time: £8,725 |
| Total: £9,775 | Total: £17,450 |
Additional Tuition Fee Information
If you are a UK student starting your degree in January / September 2025, the first year will cost you £9,775.
Additional Costs
- Core texts: Indicative cost is £150 for whole course.
- Computer: Indicative cost £800-£1,200.
Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards
We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards.
Career Prospects
Graduates will be equipped to enter a variety of cyber security graduate roles including cyber security analyst, malware analyst and cyber security software engineer.
Programme Leader
Rhys Lockley
Related Courses
Take a look at all our courses within the subject area of Computing and Digital Media Design
Information for International Students
Our international students come from all over the world and we understand that some things are a little different when applying and then arriving at the University. We have therefore provided a list of some of the countries we work in with specific information included on Entry Requirements, Funding Opportunities, Visas and other useful information.