Overview

This Cyber Security MSc programme from Northumbria University will provide you with a platform to undertake a substantial piece of individual research. To do this you will utilise appropriate advanced research, critical evaluation and synthesis techniques.

Career opportunities:

For those with high career aspirations, this programme can give you an extra edge in today’s competitive job market.
Graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers. Job roles, including roles in leadership and management, could include working in, for example, software engineering, network design and management, network security, artificial intelligence or IT consultancy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Governance and Security

Information Assurance and Risk Management

Wireless Networks and Security

Network Security

Ethical Hacking for Cyber Security.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

More details

UK: The standard application deadline is the 6 October. It is strongly recommended that you apply in time to enrol for the start of your programme

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

City of London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 222 other Masters in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2:2 (second class) honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university in a related subject (IT/Computer Science/related field)

English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20950 GBP / year

≈ 20950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Advanced Practice Tuition fee:

UK/Home Fee: £13,460

International Fee: £22,750

Living costs

City of London

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

City of London

Funding

Scholarships Information

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