Course Overview
Offered by Aston University, Birmingham, the MSc Cyber Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Embark on a career in cyber security with our MSc Cyber Security programme, designed to build solid foundations, technical knowledge and strong employability skills. This programme offers meaningful and practical learning experiences, from offensive security (white-hat hacking) to hardening existing and legacy systems, from enterprise IT to autonomous vehicles. Our curriculum is grounded in real-world practice, focused on designing cyber security programmes aligned with key standards like ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials, such as professional certifications from ISC2, ensuring graduates posses... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, a 82% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,200
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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About Aston University, Birmingham
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