Overview

The programme focuses on the technologies, strategies and practices used to protect digital systems, networks and data from cyber threats. You will explore how organisations can identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents and build resilient digital infrastructure. You will develop expertise in areas such as cyber defence and threat management, cyber risk assessment, and security monitoring and incident response.

Your skillset will be sought after by virtually every industry, from finance and government to manufacturing and healthcare. You could work as a Cyber Risk Analyst, an Incident Response Specialist, or a Security Architect.

Accreditation

You will receive your degree qualification from Lancaster University in the UK.

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Programme Structure

You will study and complete the following modules:

Security and Conflict in the Digital Age
Cybercrime
Digital Forensics
Information System Risk Management
Information System Security Management
Introduction to Law
Network and Systems Security
Penetration Testing
Dissertation

Audience

This postgraduate degree is well suited to graduates from computing-related disciplines – such as computer science, software engineering, information technology, cyber security or related technical fields – who want to deepen their expertise and pursue specialist careers in cyber security.

Lecturers

Professor Neeraj Suri Distinguished Professor & Chair in Cyber Security

Dr Guido Schmitz Assistant Professor (Lecturer) Computer Science, Cyber Security // Head of Department SCC Leipzig

Dr Tianxiang Dai Assistant Professor (Lecturer) Cyber Security

Dr James Wright Assistant Professor (Lecturer) Cyber Security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00

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More details

Applications open until the start of the programme with Welcome Week in October.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leipzig, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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87

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Academic Requirements:

BSc Hons 2:2 (second class lower division) or equivalent. Completed degree in Computer Science, Computer Security, or similar with studied modules: Operating Systems, Networking, and Computer programming (preferably Python).

We accept a wide range of national qualifications, and you can check specific entry requirements on our website: Postgraduate Entry Requirements - Lancaster University Leipzig

Work experience

None

Technological requirements

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Tuition Fees

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25000 EUR / year

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16600 EUR / year

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Living costs

Leipzig

Germany

720 - 1047 EUR / 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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