Overview

Every organisation is potentially at risk from cyber crime. Governments, corporations, charities and other organisations can be targeted at any time, with devastating results.

Our MSc in Cyber Security gives you the skills and techniques you need to protect institutions and citizens from a variety of damaging online attacks. Taught by experienced experts and informed by Kent’s world-class cyber security research, it will enable you to identify complex security issues, design and develop more secure systems, and anticipate future threats.

The course is accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), meaning it is among the top tier of cyber security courses in the UK. It is designed for computing graduates who are looking to develop their abilities and programming skills, and secure a role in this fast-paced field.

You’ll build your expertise in areas that are high priorities for employers today, including ethical hacking, Artificial Intelligence, cryptography and network security. At every step, you’ll strengthen what you learn with a selection of group projects and challenges devised in collaboration with industry partners.

Each subject is taught by academics and guest experts who are at the forefront of cyber security. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your abilities in the workplace with a paid placement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Privacy

Information Security Management

Cyber Law

Networks and Network Security

Computer Security

Project and Dissertation

Advanced Network Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

No fixed deadline for applications from home students, but we recommend to apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your start date.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first, 2.1 or good 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related subject with a strong background in programming.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

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Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

Chevening Scholarships available, for more information on the Scholarship and eligibility, copy https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADCHEVEN02 into your browser.

The deadline is 12:00 GMT on 6th October 2026.

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