Overview

The MSc in Cyber Security with Professional Practice from the University of Wolverhampton seeks to address the increasing demand for Cyber Security related domains in both academic, vocational qualifications and projection for an increased shortage of Cyber Security professionals in the industry.

Quick Facts:

The placement is undertaken between the taught part of the course and the dissertation; and will usually be 4 months in duration from May/June to September. Our MSc Cyber Security with Professional Practice offers the option of going on a placement, which can be paid or unpaid.
Placement students are valuable to employers and many of our placements are paid. All applications are on a competitive basis and students secure positions through their own efforts. Some assistance in preparation for applying for placements will be provided, however the employer has the final say.
The work undertaken by the student must be of an adequate standard in an area of work strongly related to the content of the MSc Cyber Security with Professional Practice Programme and the appropriateness of any placement will be assessed and approved by a member of the academic team on an individual basis. Your placement will enable you to boost your learning with hands on experience and apply your theoretical knowledge to real life work experience
The course has been designed by a team of leading experts, researchers and trainers in the field and gives the opportunity to the students to be exposed to cutting-edge technologies, tools and techniques in cyber exploitation and defence.

Get more details

Visit programme website

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethical Hacking

Incident Management and Response

Information Assurance

Internet of Things Security

MSc Project Cyber Security

Proactive Network Defence

Research Methodologies and Project Management

Check out the full curriculum

Visit programme website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Direct applications can be made any time prior to the course start date but we will need sufficient time to process it.

Language

English

IELTS

6

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

PTE Academic

67

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

60

Schedule TOEFL®

Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 206 other Masters in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

Explore more key information

Visit programme website

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

PTE Academic

67

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

60

Schedule TOEFL®

Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!

Other requirements

General requirements

A lower second honours degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

A Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science or a related subject with a minimum grade C or 50% in all modules

Alternatively:

Evidence of industrial certifications in Information security such as CISSP, CEH, BCS will also be considered for suitable candidates with a minimum of 3 years working experience in related industries.

An interview process will also be utilised to verify suitability for the course for candidates with non-standard academic backgrounds but with demonstrable industry experience in the field.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Wolverhampton and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit programme website

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

16950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16950 GBP per year during 18 months.
National

9794 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9794 GBP per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Wolverhampton

550 - 900 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Check for any work restrictions

Visit programme website

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Cyber Security with Professional Practice.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Quick Facts:

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Wolverhampton

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners