Overview

The Cyber Security (Part-Time) programme at Northumbria University will teach you how to handle security incidents, identify new and existing threats and determine methods to minimise them. It will also provide in-depth coverage of the fundamental concepts, principles and technologies for network security. Going beyond just theoretical theory, you will be given a practical understanding of governance and assurance, along with technology risk practices.

Careers and further study

Cyber security has become an increasingly recurring issue for businesses, governments and the public. Given this, businesses and governments alike have significantly invested in their cyber security systems.

With all this investment, there are a plethora of career options following completion of this course, typical roles include:

Threat management & forensics
Risk analytics & management
Policymakers & Strategists
Operations & security management
Engineering, Architecture & Design
Chief Technology Officer

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

Computer Science and Digital Technologies Project

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

More details

We strongly recommend that you submit your application as early as possible to allow you to complete all the preparations needed to study your chosen programme.

Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, 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

PTE Academic

62

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree
Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Leader and relevant module tutors where appropriate.

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

11250 GBP / year

≈ 11250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11250 GBP / year

≈ 11250 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 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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