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PostgraduateMSc

Cyber Security

University of Winchester
Winchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,450Per Year (Intl)
£9,550Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Winchester, the MSc Cyber Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Winchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This accredited programme offers a multi-disciplinary perspective to the subject of Cyber Security giving students an excellent basis for a future career in the field. This is particularly crucial given the national Cyber Security Strategy and the current skills shortage in the marketplace. You will enhance your knowledge of cyber crime and information security management, including software development, advanced digital forensic investigation, multimedia networking and the Dark Web. International tuition fees are £17,450 per year, home/UK fees are £9,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Network Security
Digital Forensic Investigation and Analysis
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Secure Software Development Principles
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis
Cryptography and Data Protection
Research Methods in Cyber Security
Dissertation in Cyber Security
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements UK International A first or second-class honours degree in computing or a computing-related discipline Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. A lower degree classification may be considered if you can demonstrate a significant level of experience in the security area, with competence in computer programming. If English is not your first language: IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent Course e

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,450

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£17,450

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.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
25%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
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