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PostgraduateMSc

Cyber Security

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£34,740Per Year (Intl)
£12,150Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the MSc Cyber Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Launch a career in the world of cyber security. Learn how to keep systems safe and help companies worldwide prevent terrorist and criminal cyber attacks. You'll learn how to design systems able to resist cyber attacks. Home/uk fees are £12,150 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Cryptography and Secure Protocols
Network Security and Defence
Secure Software Development
Advanced Threat Analysis and Response
Systems Security Architecture
Security Research Methods
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
Cyber Security Management and Governance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£34,740

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£34,740

Home Student Fee

£12,150

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
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Cyber Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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