Overview

Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats with the MSc Cyber Security from the University of London , developing the practical and technical skills needed to protect organisations, manage risk, and respond to real-world security challenges.

Drawing on leading cyber security research from Royal Holloway, the programme combines academic expertise with practical application to help you understand both current and emerging threats. Through hands-on lab sessions and recent industry case studies, you'll apply your learning to realistic scenarios and develop the confidence to tackle the kinds of challenges faced by cyber security professionals today.

Designed for working professionals and career changers, the programme offers the flexibility to study alongside work and personal commitments. You can choose to study an individual module, a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or the full MSc, allowing you to progress in a way that suits your goals and schedule.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cyber security foundations

Security management and governance

Applied cryptography

Software and application security

Information privacy

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-17 00:00:00

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Applications for the April 2027 intake open October 21st, 2026

Language

English

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120

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92

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 59 other Masters in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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92

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify to register for the MSc, PGDip or PGCert you will need a bachelor’s degree which is considered at least comparable to a UK second-class honours degree from an institution acceptable to the University.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7296 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5460 GBP / year

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Additional Details

The fees depend on whether you live in a developing (Band A) or developed (Band B) nation.

Band A: £10,920

Band B: £14,592

Funding

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