Overview

Through the Cyber Security at the University of Birmingham Dubai you'll learn to design systems that resist security threats and shape the technologies of the future. Study with us to enhance your career prospects as a cybersecurity consultant, secure software engineer or IT security manager.

Career opportunities:

The Cyber Security offers specialised training for a diverse range of careers in academia, industry, and research. You can expect to pursue roles in secure software development, cybersecurity consultancy, network security engineering, cybersecurity analysis, digital forensics, penetration testing, or move on to PhD research.

Career opportunities include positions at leading technology firms, global IT giants, investment and retail banking and telecommunications, with companies such as Deloitte, Accenture, IBM, Google, and PwC.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Designing and Managing Secure Systems
Forensics, Malware, and Penetration Testing
Machine Learning
Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing (Extended)
Network Security and Cryptography
Project (Computer Science)
Secure Software and Hardware Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 12 other Masters in Cyber Security in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 Honours degree
In a relevant subject (e.g. Computer Science or a closely related discipline)
International equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. A solid foundation in programming and knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

166356 AED / year

≈ 166356 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

166356 AED / year

≈ 166356 AED / year

Additional Details

Part-time (September 2026/January 2027) per year - AED 83,178

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / 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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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.