Overview

The Master of Cyber Security (Coursework) programme from University of Malaya provides opportunities for degree holders in Computer Science / Information Technology to learn:

Latest trends of Cyber Security contents that can be mapped to a number of international certifications.
Latest technological developments that are relevant to the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0).
Strong emphasis in the field of networking will give an advantage to prospective students.

Career Opportunity

Security Analysist
Forensic Analysist
Cyber Security Audit
Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber Security Specialist
Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Threat Analysist
Network Security Analyser

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cyber security
Advanced Network Security Programming
Network Technology and Security
Cryptography and Information Hiding
Information Assurance
Advanced Digital Forensics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

43 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 40 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Qualifications for Admission
A Bachelor’s degree in Science Computer and Information Technology (Science stream) or related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.0:or
English Language Proficiency or
International applicants are required to have:
At least IELTS Band 6 (Academic) or TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) / 213 (computer based) / 80 (Internet based) if their first degree is from a university where English is not the medium of instruction.

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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

48100 MYR / year

≈ 48100 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

26500 MYR / year

≈ 26500 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / 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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Scholarships Information

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