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PostgraduateMSc

Advanced Cyber Security

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the MSc Advanced Cyber Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Lead in cyber defence with practical skills and industry-aligned training. This Master’s degree in Advanced Cyber Security gives you the advanced knowledge and practical experience to respond to modern cyber threats and protect sensitive data, systems and networks from attack or misuse. Developed in collaboration with industry and aligned to National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recommendations and the CyBok framework, the course is built around three core themes: offensive security, defensive security and information security governance. You’ll graduate as a well-rounded cyber securit... International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Defensive Security and Threat Management
Applied Cryptography and Data Protection
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Information Security Governance and Compliance
Network Security Architecture
Cyber Security Research Methods and Project
Security Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,600

Home Student Fee

£11,000

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

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

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