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PostgraduateMSc

Cyber Security

University of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£10,925Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Staffordshire, the MSc Cyber Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Join the fight against malicious programs and cybercrime on our Cyber Security MSc. We will give you the skills you need to become a cyber security and digital forensics professional – intercepting, collecting, analysing and reporting the events in cyberspace and digital media. Put yourself on the cyber security front line with Staffordshire University. We have specialised computer laboratories, isolated from university networks, to give you vital experience in the most current security threats - and more importantly, how to protect against and neutralise them. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £10,925 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Network Security
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Cryptography and Secure Communications
Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Risk Assessment
Security Governance and Compliance
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
Research Methods and MSc Dissertation
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

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£35,000

Home Student Fee

£10,925

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

83%Working
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
80%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 Staffordshire

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

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