Overview

Critical to an organisation’s cyber security protection is the ability to understand and articulate security threats, challenges, protection methods and security mechanisms, and to be able to differentiate between excellent security and snake-oil security.

Key Features

The University of Strathclyde's MSc in Cyber Security (Graduate Apprenticeship) graduate apprenticeship is focused on building this expert knowledge and the skills that industries need in the essential field of cyber security. As an IT professional with a cyber security remit, with support from your employer, you’ll gain a masters degree whilst spending the majority of your time applying your learning to your professional practice and integrating your knowledge back into the workplace.

Created in partnership with industry, our MSc Cyber Security combines academic knowledge with advanced skills development. You’ll learn the latest cyber security strategies, theories and techniques, focusing on how to protect and defend information systems from attack.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Security

Advanced Information Security

Advanced Topics in Information Security

Information Security Research Project and Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

No formal closing date for postgraduate applications.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Each application is assessed on a case by case basis. You will typically have a 2:1 BSc Honours degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. We also welcome enquiries from applicants with non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant work experience. You must:

be employed in a role with an aspect of cyber security, for a minimum of 21 hours a week. Furloughed staff are also eligible.

live and work in Scotland for the duration of the programme

have the agreement of your employer to undertake the MSc Cyber Security

Successful candidates will be required to sign a tripartite agreement prior to registering for the MSc, between them, their employer, and the University. This ensures all parties are fully committed to the programme for its duration.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Tuition fees for the MSc Cyber Security are fully funded through Skills Development Scotland, with support from the European Social Fund.

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 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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