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Master of Science - Cyber Security

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston — Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 34,740
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Computing infrastructure is now vital for communication, government, commerce, and control of the physical environment, and is a potential target of terrorist and criminal attacks. Graduates who understand the technologies and practices that underpin secure computer systems are in great and ever-growing demand. Cyber security is about designing systems that resist attack. As computers become ever more prevalent and ever more connected with each other, the opportunities for attackers become even greater, and the need to resist them becomes more urgent. This Cyber Security Masters/MSc programme will give students the skills they need to deal with current and future cyber security threats. It provides a solid foundation for graduates to pursue a career in the software industry or research. This is a one-year full-time degree programme for graduates in a computing-related discipline. It will allow students to obtain the knowledge and expertise to evaluate, design and build secure computer systems, processes and people that are involved in cyber security. It covers the theory and practice of designing and building secure systems and gives students a firm grounding in cryptography, network security and secure programming, as well as optional modules in topics such as hardware and embedded system security, operating systems and incident management and forensics. The programme also gives students practical experience with technologies and toolkits for building internet-based software. All students undertake a large, personally supervised project in the final months of the course. The curriculum has been developed with the involvement of key individuals in the cyber security industry. As well as advising students on the skills they seek when recruiting graduates, they also contribute directly to the MSc programme through guest lectures and project supervision. In recent years, the University of Birmingham has had guest lecturers from Microsoft, Vodafone, Siemens, IBM and Hewlett Packard.
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Credential
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 34,740
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
30 June 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Edgbaston

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

From 1900 to the present day, the University of Birmingham has been at the forefront of both national and international research, leading the way in making ground-breaking progress in areas that span industries such as gene structure, medicine, space research and communications. For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research. A global reputation, quality learning and teaching, excellent facilities, a stunning campus and great city are some of the reasons making the University of Birmingham a...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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