Overview

This Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security degree from Abertay University will put you in the ideal position to pursue a successful and often lucrative career.

Abertay University it's the only university in the UK to offer a Masters programme in ethical hacking. It wants to change the way you view cybersecurity to adopt an offensive approach. The best way to beat a hacker is to be able to think like one!

Career Opportunities

There's an emerging job market for ethical hackers as companies become increasingly aware of security risks.

Some large organisations employ security testers and others use contractors to audit their systems. The graduates have also set up their own companies offering ethical hacking services.

Some use their existing knowledge of programming, databases, networks or web development to find employment in these fields, with a deep understanding of security issues.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Computer Security

Digital Forensics

Information and Network Security Management

Ethical Hacking

Engineering Resilient Systems Masters

Research Methods

Masters Project

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Duolingo English Test

105

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OTE

120

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Duolingo English Test

105

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OTE

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in the field of computing. The course is designed for students whose degree comprises a significant component of software development or networking.

Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience. This would normally be a minimum of two years’ experience of working in the area of software development or networking in either a promoted post or with a significant level of responsibility.

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

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Tuition Fee

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International

18000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7900 GBP per year during 12 months.

English, Welsh and Northern Irish Students: £10,400

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Credits

Delivered

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Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Dundee

Funding

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