Overview

Why Choose Us?

Our Centre for Cyber Security is at the forefront of advancing information security.
We provide research-led, practice-driven teaching underpinned by our research projects and strong industrial links.
Our teaching staff have rich professional experience and are engaged with government and industry, helping to solve complex problems.
You will have access to state-of-the-art, industry-standard equipment and laboratories with forensic software, network security software for penetration testing, and Cloud software.

We are home to a Cisco Systems, Oracle academy, and the Microsoft Academy Centre. We are one of Microsoft’s top UK university-based academies and we are a member of the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance.

Enhancing your employability skills

This course is designed to ensure that you are a very sought-after graduate with the necessary first-hand, practical expertise of cyber security issues as well as a rigorous academic understanding of the sector.The Cyber Security - MSc is provided by Birmingham City University.

Globally there is a shortage of experts who can work in cyber security at this very high level, so you will focus on the important technical material you will need for effective decision-making in a highly demanding career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Security Management

Industrial Control Systems Security

Digital Forensics

Software Security and Cloud Security

Advanced Ethical Hacking

Research Methods and Project Management

Individual Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK students

We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in Computing, Engineering or Information Management.
Applicants without standard entry qualifications but with extensive industrial experience could be considered if they provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

Tuition Fees

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18970 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10350 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Why Choose Us?

Enhancing your employability skills

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

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