Cyber Security MSc 12 months Postgraduate Program By Lancaster University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

30,310 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, cyber security has become an urgent and multifaceted challenge. Technological advances in Cloud computing, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence are all creating ever more sophisticated and diverse cyber threats. At Lancaster University, we recognise the critical importance of researching and directly addressing these complexities.


One of the first UK universities to offer an MSc in Cyber Security, our well-established Master’s has launched hundreds of careers. We have held the following recognitions since they were introduced:

  • NCSC certified Master’s degree in Cyber Security
  • NCSC recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR)
  • NCSC recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education at the Gold level (ACE-CSE:GOLD)
  • We are the only university in the Northwest with both recognitions

What will you learn? Our emphasis is on providing you with an in depth understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security, drawing on and supported by the world-leading research we carry out at Security Lancaster - one of the largest interdisciplinary security research institutes in the UK. This means that what you learn is at the cutting-edge of cyber security. Studying eight modules, you will cover topics from penetration testing to networks and systems security, as well as cybercrime. The theory you learn and the skills you develop can be mapped to many of the specific careers set out by the UK Cyber Security Council, preparing you for a rewarding and exciting career.



Practical experience You will develop your cyber security skills by learning how to implement secure systems, evaluate risks, and gain hands-on experience using our virtual labs, identifying and successfully exploiting vulnerabilities. Your individual dissertation research project is where you come into your own. It is a chance to take everything you’ve learnt and apply it to real-world cyber security problems, demonstrating creative thinking and an in-depth understanding of the issues that face businesses, researchers, governments and more.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, cyber security has become an urgent and multifaceted challenge. Technological advances in Cloud computing, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence are all creating ever more sophisticated and diverse cyber threats. At Lancaster University, we recognise the critical importance of researching and directly addressing these complexities.


One of the first UK universities to offer an MSc in Cyber Security, our well-established Master’s has launched hundreds of careers. We have held the following recognitions since they were introduced:

  • NCSC certified Master’s degree in Cyber Security
  • NCSC recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR)
  • NCSC recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education at the Gold level (ACE-CSE:GOLD)
  • We are the only university in the Northwest with both recognitions

What will you learn? Our emphasis is on providing you with an in depth understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security, drawing on and supported by the world-leading research we carry out at Security Lancaster - one of the largest interdisciplinary security research institutes in the UK. This means that what you learn is at the cutting-edge of cyber security. Studying eight modules, you will cover topics from penetration testing to networks and systems security, as well as cybercrime. The theory you learn and the skills you develop can be mapped to many of the specific careers set out by the UK Cyber Security Council, preparing you for a rewarding and exciting career.



Practical experience You will develop your cyber security skills by learning how to implement secure systems, evaluate risks, and gain hands-on experience using our virtual labs, identifying and successfully exploiting vulnerabilities. Your individual dissertation research project is where you come into your own. It is a chance to take everything you’ve learnt and apply it to real-world cyber security problems, demonstrating creative thinking and an in-depth understanding of the issues that face businesses, researchers, governments and more.

Admission requirements

6.5+
58+
87+
3.3+
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Security or similar degrees.
It is highly recommended that your previous studies have included Operating Systems, Networking and Computer programming (preferably Python).
1 Year
Oct

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

14,140 GBP
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International Students

30,310 GBP
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