MSc Cybersecurity Technology
Cybersecurity has become a critical component of every aspect of modern life, from protecting personal information to safeguarding national security.
There is a heightened demand for graduates with interdisciplinary skills and capabilities, from backgrounds like social sciences, psychology, economics, and information science to meet this growing demand.
According to a government report: “Cyber skills are in huge demand across the UK economy. In 2022, cyber security skills in the UK labour market report found that 51% of businesses have a basic cyber skills gap, with an average of 21,600 new recruits needed every year to meet demand in the cyber sector.”
The course offers a valuable opportunity to enhance your cyber awareness skills and cultivate interdisciplinary and technical proficiencies, enabling you to effectively counteract cyber-attacks. You’ll learn how to proactively detect, mitigate, and fortify defences to ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations.
You’ll develop your learning on current cybersecurity practices, cryptographic techniques, political security, artificial intelligence security, network security and the use of information management systems for security. The MSc Cybersecurity Technology with placement option will provide you with the opportunity to put these skills into practice, giving you the opportunity to engage in work-related experience to complement your studies.
What's more, this degree is provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ. The curriculum is aligned with The Cyber Security Body of Knowledge recommended by NCSC and meets industry requirements, ensuring a high quality of teaching and enhancing your career prospects
Campus Information
Canterbury Campus
North Holmes Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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Advice and practical support on offer
planning your future
CV, application and supporting statements
volunteering
interview preparation
getting part-time work (Unitemps)
further study
working for yourself.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce degree of at least three years duration or Professional Degree (4 years+)
For programmes requiring a 2:2
• 3-year Bachelor's degree (Honours) from an accredited university with a minimum overall average of 55% or CGPA 6.0 out of 10.0 depending on the university
• 3-year Bachelor's degree (Science) from an accredited university with a minimum overall from 55% or CGPA 6.0 out of 10.0 depending on the university
• 4-year Bachelor's degree (Eng/Tech) from an accredited university with a minimum overall average of 55% or CGPA 6.0 out of 10.0 depending on the university.
For postgraduate
IELTS – minimum of 6.5
IELTS Writing – minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands – minimum of 5.5.
Please check with our Admissions Team for your specific English requirements as some courses many differ.
We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.
We are able to waive the IELTS requirements for the following qualifications:
65% in Standard XII CBSE and ISC English
70% in Standard XII English under the state boards of Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala (For the higher IELTS requirements, the grades required in Standard XII will increase by 5% for each 0.5 increase in IELTS e.g. IELTS 6.5 requires 70% for CBSE and ICSE and 75% for Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.)
We will not accept Medium of Instruction.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
15500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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