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Within this Cybersecurity MSc programme from University West, your studies will include the main functions of cybersecurity, from risk management, compliance, law, regulations, security and hacking to digital forensics. This broad scope prepares you to design strategies that integrate best security practices and solutions.

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Overview

The Cybersecurity MSc programme from  University West covers advanced topics related to cybersecurity standards and regulations, Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs) security, risk assessment and management, cyber forensics, network and cloud security and penetration testing. You’ll gain hands-on skills, with many chances to connect with the cybersecurity industry. Additionally, you’ll receive complementary training to obtain your CCNA cybersecurity “CyberOps” certification.

There is high demand for cybersecurity specialists with a big-picture understanding of the technical aspects of cybersecurity – and complimentary competence in related areas. This is why your programme is broad and multidisciplinary. We’ve built your training in collaboration with industry to best prepare you for the cybersecurity workforce.

Career opportunities:

There is a huge, unfilled demand for experts in cybersecurity worldwide. The ISC, Forbes and Cybersecurity Ventures have all forecasted a global cybersecurity personnel shortage of 3.12 million by 2021.

  • In 2021, cybercrime damage is expected to reach US$ 6 trillion (Cybersecurity Ventures)
  • Attacks on IoT devices increased by more than 300% in the first half of 2019 (Forbes)
  • The FBI has reported a 300% increase in cybercrimes, with a 238% increase in cyberattacks against banks and a 58% increase in attacks against the healthcare industry (Varonis)

This degree qualifies you to hold positions such as:

  • Cybersecurity engineer
  • Cybersecurity architect
  • Cybersecurity consultant/analyst
  • Cybersecurity specialist
  • Penetration tester
  • Forensic investigator
  • Incident responder
  • Audit/compliance consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Cyber Physical Systems Security
  • Cybersecurity Operations
  • Privacy, Law, Policy and Compliance in Cybersecurity
  • Network Security and Secure Cloud
  • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
  • AI-based Risk Assessment and Management
  • Degree Project

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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.

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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 West and/or in Sweden, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, electrical engineering or a related subject. 

  • Additionally, the degree must be comprised of a minimum of 30 ECTS credits in computer science or equivalent, with at least 7.5 of those credits in programming and 7.5 credits in data communication.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    140000 SEK/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 140000 SEK per year during 12 months.
  • EU/EEA

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 12 months.
  • EU/EEA and Swiss citizens do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Trollhättan

6000 - 13000 SEK /month
Living costs

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

Funding

University West Scholarship Programme

The University West scholarship programme is open for fee-paying students admitted to specified master's programmes. The scholarship will fully or partly cover the tuition fee for the programme (so not costs for travel or living expenses).

Swedish Institute Scholarships

Students admitted to master's programmes in Sweden can apply for a scholarship to cover their tuition fee. There is a national scholarship programme administrated by the Swedish Institute towards specific countries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Cybersecurity.

Available Scholarships

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

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Digital Payment Solution Scholarship
Merit-based

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Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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