As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, organisations need professionals who can design and manage highly effective security strategies. Our MSc combines advanced technical understanding with practical leadership and strategic skills. Designed for graduates looking to work in consultancy, business, management or government roles, the course will prepare you to assess risk, lead security initiatives and help organisations remain secure in an increasingly complex digital world.
2 :1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, or a related subject.
Candidates with a UK 2:2 (or equivalent) may be accepted upon demonstration of relevant professional experience.
This course also caters for non-STEM graduates with a specific interest in cyber security.
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We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page .
We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses.
You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.
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We typically ask for an academic reference if you have studied in higher education within the last two years or a professional reference if you graduated more than two years ago.
You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.
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Candidates with professional experience should include their CV with their application.
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Applications for courses starting in September and October 2027 are now open.
The on-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.
We will still accept late applications, however cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time to complete the admissions process if received in September or there are a number of conditions to meet.
If applying late please include your degree certificates and transcripts, English proficiency evidence (if needed) and ensure referees can submit references promptly to allow time for CAS and visa processing (if applicable).