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Posted Sept. 30, 2022

Top 10 Cyber Security Masters Degree Courses In The UK

Cyber Security masters degreesCyber Security is becoming an increasingly popular subject to study at postgraduate level.

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It concerns everything and everyone, from world trade to governments to individuals, and there are a number of different ways to study in this ever-expanding field of expertise.Some institutions offer a masters course specialising specifically in cyber security and others offer specialisations of cyber or systems security as modules within their Computing Science masters. Some courses in the UK have accreditation from GCHQ, which is one of the UK's intelligence and security agencies, renowned for their excellence in teaching general cyber security.

The UK is a world leader in cyber security and boasts some of the world’s leading academic institutions in this field. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCOD) is a keen supporter of this area of learning and has formed a partnership to offer fully funded Chevening Scholarships to international students interested in this field.

If you are interested in studying a Masters in Cyber Security – take a look at our list of ten of the best Cyber Security Masters Degree courses currently available to study in the UK.

MSc in Software and Systems Security – University of Oxford

Duration: Two to four years part time
Cost: £10,770 for UK students / £17,960 for International students, including EU students.
What you will study: The MSc in Software and Systems Security at the University of Oxford has a particular emphasis upon the security properties and implications of software and information technologies. Areas of study include forensics, governance, malware, wireless networks and cloud platforms.

MSc in Computing (Security and Reliability) – Imperial College London

Duration: One year full time
Cost: £19,450 for UK students / £36,500 for International students, including EU students.
What you will study: Modules at Imperial College London’s MSc in Computing include Cryptography Engineering, Network and Web Security, Logic-Based Learning and Quantum Computing.

MSc in Computer Science – University of Edinburgh

Duration: One year full time; two to three years part time
Cost: £16,200 for full-time study, £8,100 per year for two years’ part-time study, £5,4,00 per year for three years’ part-time study for UK students / £35,900 for full-time study, £17,950 per year for two years’ part-time study, £11,970 per year for three years’ part-time study for International students, including EU students.
What you will study: The MSc in Computer Science at the University of Edinburgh offers a specialist area of Cyber Security and Privacy. This masters course will provide you with a broad understanding of Computing Systems and Security.

MSc in Information Security – University College London

Duration: One year full time
Cost: £16,500 for UK students / £32,100 for International students, including EU students.
What you will study: Students on the MSc in Information Security at UCL will gain advanced knowledge of Information and Systems Security and practical IT Engineering skills. The course has accreditation from GCHQ.

MSc in Cyber Security – King's College London

Duration: One year full time.
Cost: £11,040 for UK students / £29,310 for International students, including EU students.
What you will study: The MSc in Cyber Security at King’s College London will provide graduates with the knowledge and expertise to evaluate, design and build computer security systems that protect networks and data from cyber-crime and terrorist attack.

MSc in Cyber Security – University of Birmingham

Duration: One year full time\
Cost: £10,170 for UK students / £27,540 for International students, including EU students.
What you will study: This MSc in Cyber Security gives students the skills to deal with current and future cyber security threats, providing them with a solid foundation to pursue a career in the software industry or research. It covers the theory and practice of designing and building secure systems and gives students a grounding in cryptography, network security and secure programming, as well as optional modules in topics such as hardware and embedded system security, operating systems and incident management and forensics.

MSc in Cyber Security – Cardiff University

Duration: One year full time
Cost: £10,200 for UK students / £24, 950 for International students, including EU students.
What you will study: This MSc program has been aligned with GCHQ recommendations. It teaches students about the very latest security principles, practices, tools and techniques. Areas of study include secure application development, risk management, malware analysis and digital forensics.

MSc in Advanced Computer Science – University of Manchester

Duration: One year full time
Cost: £13,000 for UK students / £27,500 for International students, including EU students.
What you will study: The MSc in Advanced Computer Science at the University of Manchester gives students the flexibility to tailor their learning towards the area of study that interests them the most. Combinations can be integrated into specialised pathways, including computer security, advanced web technologies, artificial intelligence, data and knowledge management, digital biology and software engineering.

MSc in Applied Security – Queen’s University Belfast

Duration: One year full time; two years part time
Cost: £6,980 for Northern Irish students / £8,360 for UK students / £23,150 for International students, including EU students.
What you will study: Study modules on QUB’s MSc in Applied Security include Fundamentals of Cyber Security, Network Security & Monitoring, Software Assurance, Computer Forensics, Pen-testing, Applied Cryptography, and Data Privacy and the Law.

MSc in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence – University of Sheffield

Duration: One year full time
Cost: £13,000 for UK students / £27,350 for International students, including EU students.
What you will study: Core modules on the University of Sheffield’s MSc in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence include Development of Secure Software, Cyber Threat Hunting and Digital Forensics, Text Processing and Scalable Machine Learning.

Editor’s note: this blog post was originally published in August 2017 and has been updated to reflect the latest rankings figures and current information on cyber security masters programs in the UK.

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4 comments

VIshwanatha A S July 31, 2018, 1:24 p.m.

Thank you for sharing the useful information,

Osama Oct. 9, 2018, 10:09 a.m.

I graduated as a computer science in Saudi Arabia, i interested to complete my master degree, but I think its difficult for me to get visa because I’m syrian, so pls if it’s possible mail me the details and the requirements and cost to join

Charlotte King Oct. 15, 2018, 9:49 p.m.

The best thing to do is to contact the university that you're interested in and ask them what their requirements are. Good luck.

IIEC Dec. 6, 2018, 11:52 a.m.

The benefits of studying in the UK compared to your home country. Internationally Recognized Universities. Quality Education. Opportunities offered by the UK education system. Unique Culture. Work while study and work permit after study. Scholarships and Financial Support. Strong Research Infrastructure.

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