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PostgraduateMSc

Cyber Security

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£39,400Per Year (Intl)
£15,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the MSc Cyber Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Cryptography, network security, software security, computer architecture – our MSc Cyber Security is both comprehensive and cutting edge. Providing you with an introduction to all the fundamentals, and then challenging you to creatively implement that knowledge, as a postgraduate of this course you will graduate with the tools needed to build verifiable, trustworthy software and machine learning systems. In high-demand across a number of sectors, our research-informed content puts you at the cusp of discovery, enabling you to learn how to evolve your skillset with industry developments. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Cryptography and Encryption
Network Security and Protocol Analysis
Software Security and Vulnerability Assessment
Applied Cybersecurity Architecture
Machine Learning for Threat Detection
Secure Systems Design and Implementation
Cybersecurity Research Methods
Master's Project in Cyber Security
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 Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£39,400

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£39,400

Home Student Fee

£15,300

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

71%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
78%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

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

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