| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 1 year | September | GBP 7200 | GBP 11500 |
| MSc | Part-time | 2 years | September | GBP 3600 | GBP 5750 |
Course summary
Overview
This course was developed in response to the demand for cyber security professionals who have a systematic understanding of the principles and technologies underpinning today's IT systems.
Cyber security is a key problem in the provision of services, from the application layer through to the basic building blocks of computer and network systems.
This course is designed to help you gain an understanding of how cybersecurity systems are designed and constructed, and of the impact that technology has on an organisation.
It will also give you the skills you need to work effectively in a business environment as well as providing a solid basis for cyber security research.
Why choose this course?
People trained in cyber security are greatly sought after, and analysts expect that there will be a shortage of security professionals for the next ten years or more.
Specialists who recognise the diversity of business needs and the breadth of technologies and techniques to combat cyber threats are essential to the success of today's and tomorrow's cyber systems.
This course aims to provide routes into a diverse range of career opportunities in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry and in organisations that are data and knowledge intensive.
Employers require information security officers at all levels including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Network and Computer Security Engineers, Security Managers and Consultants, Penetration Testers, Cybersecurity Analysts, Security Investigators and Security Researchers.
Tutor Information
This course is run by the School of Computing and Engineering to provide you with both the high-quality teaching and the personal attention you need to make the most of your University education.
The School of Computing and Engineering teaching staff includes:
Associate Professor in Computing Dr Wei Jie who has been actively involved in a broad spectrum of areas in parallel and distributed computing and has published approximately 50 papers in international journals and conferences.
Career and study progression
The security industry includes government and law enforcement as well as providers of equipment and services, such as the:
The School of Computing and Engineering also has a growing research and enterprise culture with thirty PhD students as well as a diversity of research groups.
Outstanding graduates can continue their studies at the level of MPhil and PhD at UWL.
Other options available for MSc Cyber Security
Fees
Fees for home and EU students
Main fee£7,200Fees for overseas students
Main fee£11,500Find out if you are a home or overseas student.Funding
A range of loans, bursaries and scholarships are available to help you fund your studies.
Students on some Masters courses may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan of up to £10,000 as a contribution towards their course and living costs. Find out how to apply for a Postgraduate Loan on GOV.UK
Other loans available to postgraduate students include Professional and Career Development Loans, which also allow you to borrow up to £10,000. Find out more about Loans on GOV.UK
Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as disabled students. Find out more about funding opportunities
Within the university, we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries including:
Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.
Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.
Entry requirements
A degree (at least 2:2) in a computing subject. A business or an engineering degree with a significant level of computing content may also be considered.
Applicants with equivalent professional qualifications, or a relevant Higher National Diploma (HND) will be considered, provided they can demonstrate significant, relevant work experience and the ability to benefit fully from the course. Such applicants will be considered on an individual basis by interview. Some optional modules may not be available to students without a first degree in computing.
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.5 or above, and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies.
We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses
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