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PostgraduateMSc

Computer Science (Cyber Security)

University of Kent
Canterbury, England
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2 yearsDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£10,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) at University of Kent. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. In a world with more smart devices than people and an increasing reliance on connectivity across the Internet, cyber threats are a growing concern for organisations, governments and individuals. Acquiring skills in Cyber Security has, therefore, become an advantage for a range of professions and roles across different sectors and disciplines. The Computer Science (Cyber Security) conversion course will give you the opportunity to establish a foundation in cyber security from technical and multidisciplinary perspectives. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 72% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Network Security
Cryptography and Data Protection
Systems and Infrastructure Security
Cyber Threat Analysis and Incident Response
Security Governance and Risk Management
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Research Methods in Cyber Security
Dissertation in Cyber Security
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 Academic63

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£47,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
2%Studying
16%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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