Overview

The PG Dip Cyber Security at the University of Essex Online provides an advanced understanding of cyber security concepts and practices. Students focus on areas such as network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and risk management. Delivered fully online, the programme offers flexibility for professionals balancing study with work. Graduates gain practical skills to design, implement, and manage secure systems while understanding the broader organisational and human factors in cyber security.

Career opportunities:

Graduates can pursue roles as network security administrators, ethical hackers, or cyber security consultants, taking on complex security responsibilities across industries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Launch into Computing

Network Security

Security and Risk Management

Advanced Object-Oriented Design and Programming

The Human Factor

Research Methods and Professional Practice

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-07-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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The deadline for completing applications is a week before the start date, but we recommend submitting your application in advance of your chosen intake

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for the PG Dip Cyber Security, as a minimum you must have an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification.

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for the PG Dip Cyber Security, you must have at least three years’ relevant work experience.

Work experience

Work experience entry route (if not eligible see academic entry route)

You must meet the following criteria:

at least three years’ relevant work experience

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6714 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

6429 GBP / year

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Funding

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