Overview

In the Cyber Security course offered by the University of Essex provides you’ll develop your ability to critically evaluate the theories, techniques and systems in your chosen specialism, whether that’s security by design, digital identity, digital forensics or network security.

You’ll graduate with the essential skills needed to support cyber security across the private and public sectors.

Careers and outcomes

An MSc Cyber Security degree prepares you for diverse careers in:

Cyber security operations

Secure software engineering

Infrastructure protection

Risk and compliance

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Security

Network Security

Digital Identity and Biometrics

Computer Forensics

Secure Software Systems Engineering

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-27 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements):

Computer Engineering

Computer Games

Computer Networks

Computer Science

Computing

Mathematics

Physics

Software Engineering

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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

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Non-residents

24675 GBP / year

≈ 24675 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12725 GBP / year

≈ 12725 GBP / year
Applies to you

Applies to you

Free

Living costs

Colchester

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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Programme Structure

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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