Overview

With the dramatic increase in high-profile cyber security incidents reported in the media, the demand for highly skilled security professionals is growing significantly as businesses across the globe seek to protect their networks and data. In addition to developing the key skills for handling security incidents, you will learn how to identify new and existing threats and the methods by which to reduce them. As part of this cyber security course, you also have the opportunity to undertake a cyber security internship and gain valuable work or research experience.

Key facts

Develop key skills which are highly in demand by employers

Enhance your ability to handle and minimise security threats and incidents

Northumbria University’s Cyber Security Master’s degrees are recognised as among the best in the country after receiving full certification from the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ

Northumbria University is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACEs-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre

Also available as MSc Cyber Security with Advanced Practice and as a part-time programme

Upon completion of your programme, you will be eligible for the QA Professional Pathways programmes which will enable you to further develop your skills with one of the UK’s largest providers of IT and project management training

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Governance and Security

Network Security

Wireless Networks and Security

Information Assurance and Risk Management

Ethical Hacking for Cyber Security

Research Methods and Project Management

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

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Home: Courses begin at the end of September, and we strongly recommend 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 486 other Masters in Computer Sciences 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

Academic requirements

Minimum of a 2:2 (second class) honours degree from a UK university or equivalent
Professional qualifications with equivalent standing which had a significant requirement for academic study may also be considered

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.

If you don’t meet the academic requirements

Applicants who do not have such an academic qualification but do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11250 GBP / year

≈ 11250 GBP / year

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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