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PostgraduateMSc

Cyber Security

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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16 monthsDuration
£19,688Per Year (Intl)
£11,550Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Bournemouth University, the MSc Cyber Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 16-month full-time and part-time structure. Master the art of digital defence with our advanced MSc Cyber Security, equipping you with the expertise to protect and secure critical systems in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Why study MSc Cyber Security at BU? - Comprehensive Threat Management: Gain a deep understanding of cyber threat intelligence and incident response, equipping you to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats - Proactive Security Measures: Develop the skills to identify and address vulnerabilities through ethical hacking and penetration testing, ensuring robust system security - Advanced Fo... International tuition fees are £19,688 per year, home/UK fees are £11,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Network Security
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis
Cloud Security and Infrastructure Protection
IT Governance and Security Compliance
Cryptography and Applied Security
Cyber Security Research Methods and Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements General entry requirements The normal requirements for embarking upon this course are: A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include: Computing, Engineering with a significant computing component; or a similar technical discipline where programming knowledge can be demonstrated. If you are in doubt if you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, please get in touch w

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic66

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,688

per year

Total Course Cost (16 months)£39,376

Home Student Fee

£11,550

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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