Cyber Security MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's cyber security domains. In our Cyber Security MSc, you'll explore cyber security theories, principles, practices, technologies and more.


Cyber security is a dynamic area of computing science.


It's about understanding:


  • how attackers can exploit the features and vulnerabilities of a system
  • how to detect, prevent and respond to these attackers

Cyber security is also a process, requiring input from and interaction with end-users, stakeholders, decision-makers or system designers.


You'll study cyber security theories, principles, practices and technologies, and build your expertise in:


  • information security
  • system security
  • network security

This curriculum also includes machine learning.


The MSc Cyber Security is designed for honours graduates in computing science, or a discipline with a significant computing component, for example:


  • engineering
  • systems engineering
  • mathematics

You should have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.


Our research and development in dependable and secure computing is world-leading. Our international research groups and research centres focus on a wide range of computer science fields, including:


  • security and resilience
  • dependable systems
  • cybercrime
  • cloud computing

We are a hub of digital innovation. You'll benefit from our: 


  • leadership of the National Edge AI Hub, next-generation innovations via edge computing 
  • recognition as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security, supported by the National Cyber Security Centre and the EPSRC 
  • direct link with the UK's National Innovation Centre for Data 
  • partnership with The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and AI

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's cyber security domains. In our Cyber Security MSc, you'll explore cyber security theories, principles, practices, technologies and more.


Cyber security is a dynamic area of computing science.


It's about understanding:


  • how attackers can exploit the features and vulnerabilities of a system
  • how to detect, prevent and respond to these attackers

Cyber security is also a process, requiring input from and interaction with end-users, stakeholders, decision-makers or system designers.


You'll study cyber security theories, principles, practices and technologies, and build your expertise in:


  • information security
  • system security
  • network security

This curriculum also includes machine learning.


The MSc Cyber Security is designed for honours graduates in computing science, or a discipline with a significant computing component, for example:


  • engineering
  • systems engineering
  • mathematics

You should have a good background in computer systems, including programming. We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.


Our research and development in dependable and secure computing is world-leading. Our international research groups and research centres focus on a wide range of computer science fields, including:


  • security and resilience
  • dependable systems
  • cybercrime
  • cloud computing

We are a hub of digital innovation. You'll benefit from our: 


  • leadership of the National Edge AI Hub, next-generation innovations via edge computing 
  • recognition as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security, supported by the National Cyber Security Centre and the EPSRC 
  • direct link with the UK's National Innovation Centre for Data 
  • partnership with The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and AI

Admission Requirements

6.5+
3.3+
4.5+
70+
125+

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a discipline with significant computing content, such as:


  • mathematics
  • engineering
  • systems engineering

You should also have a good background in computer systems, including programming.


We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications provided you have several years of relevant industrial computing experience.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,500 GBP
International
31,700 GBP

Scholarships

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Master Open

Value

$13518

Deadline

30 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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