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Edge Hill University · Postgraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£15,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,550Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Edge Hill University, the MSc (PG) Cyber Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our global economy depends on the internet and remote data storage and access now more than ever before. The more we reach out to connect, the more cybercriminals find ways to break in. It’s a growing problem costing the UK £27 billion a year. International tuition fees are £15,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Cryptography and Encryption
Network Security and Infrastructure
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis
Security Risk Management and Compliance
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Cloud Security and Data Protection
Incident Response and Forensics
Research Methods in Cyber Security
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements EU International |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,000
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,000
Home Student Fee
£9,550
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
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University offers Cyber Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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