Program Overview

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Introduction to the Cyber Resilience MSc Program

The Cyber Resilience MSc program at Loughborough University is designed to equip students with a powerful skillset highly prized by employers throughout the world-wide digital economy. This program goes beyond conventional cyber security to focus not only on the prevention of cyber-attacks but also on maintaining services during an attack and rapid recovery afterwards.

Qualification(s) Available

• MSc

Fees

• Dependent on start date.
• See below for specific fee details.

Scholarships Available

Scholarships are available to help with funding your study.

Entry Requirements

• Upper second-class (2:1) honors degree in STEM (science, engineering, technology, and mathematics) with evidence of technical computing experience.
• Students with a non-STEM background or lower grades degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Full-time and Part-time Study Options

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: Not available

Location

• Loughborough

Start Date

• October 2025 or October 2026

Department

• Computer Science

Program Description

The MSc in Cyber Resilience considers resilience from a range of perspectives: data, code, the individual, the organisation, and the environment. Taught by leading experts and informed by strong links with the UK and international cyber industry, the program augments traditional cyber security with resilience thinking, with a rich depth and breadth to the modules which will build your expertise in aspects of the cyber domain.

Expert Teaching for Practical Application

The teaching on the program has a strong, applied focus bringing real-world insight into the learning environment. Assessment similarly has a strong, practical focus. Typical assessments are based around realistic, practical scenarios - risks need managing, incidents need attributing, systems need configuring.

Rewarding Careers

As a graduate with knowledge, real-world insight, and practical experience, you will be well-equipped for a rewarding career in cyber resilience, with expertise that is essential to a wide range of businesses, organisations, services - and the people they serve.

Why Choose Loughborough University?

• Top 20 in the UK for Computer Science (Complete University Guide 2026)
• 100% of Computer Science research impact rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021)
• National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provisionally certified
• Top 15 for Student Experience in Computer Science (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

Entry Requirements for International Students

Entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications. To learn the equivalent for your country, please refer to the provided country-specific guidelines.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

Fees and Funding

Fees for the Academic Year

• UK fee: £13,250 Full-time degree per annum
• International fee: £29,950 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the Academic Year

• UK fee: £13,700 Full-time degree per annum
• International fee: £30,900 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the academic year apply to courses starting in October 2025 or January 2026. Fees for the academic year apply to courses starting in October 2026.

Scholarships and Bursaries

There are scholarships and bursaries available to help with funding your study.

Your Development

Your postgraduate degree has been designed to equip you with industry-relevant skills and attributes required to progress successfully in your chosen career.

Your Future Career

As a graduate with knowledge, real-world insight, and practical experience, you will be well-equipped for a rewarding career in cyber resilience. Candidates will be prepared to be future leaders in government and industry cyber resilience. Roles may include:

• Cyber Risk Analyst
• Cyber Security Consultant
• Cyber Policy Advisor
• Technology Specialist
• Security Operations Centre Team Lead
• CISO

Employers range from government departments (e.g., Home Office) and multinational technology firms (e.g., Microsoft) through to SMEs and potentially even your own startup.

Related Master's Degrees

• Advanced Computer Science MSc
• Artificial Intelligence MSc
• Data Science MSc
• Computer Science MSc

Program Structure

The program covers specialist modules that will provide you with a solid foundation in the core areas of cyber resilience. Modules include:

Semester 1

• Foundations of Cyber Resilience (15 credits)
• Cyber Risk and Whole Life Resilience (15 credits)
• Applied Cryptography (15 credits)
• AI for Cyber Resilience (15 credits)

Semester 2

• Network and System Security (15 credits)
• Incidents and Cyber Resilience (15 credits)
• Cyber Attack and Defence (15 credits)
• Professionalism, Ethics and Cyber Security (15 credits)

Summer

• Cyber Resilience Project (60 credits)

Assessment

You will be assessed by a combination of technical reports, portfolios, posters, research proposals, as well as a dissertation on an agreed topic.

Study Methods

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Group work
• Workshops
• Practical sessions
• Access to online material

Facilities

Our extensive range of first-class facilities are designed to help you throughout your studies and fully equip you for your future career.