MSc Cyber Security

Why Study MSc Cyber Security at UWS London?

Growing Job Market
Enter a rapidly expanding field with a high demand for skilled professionals. The MSc Cyber Security program at UWS London prepares you to meet this demand and excel in various roles.

Global Perspective
Join a diverse cohort of students from around the world, enhancing your learning experience and providing a global perspective on cyber security challenges and solutions.

Practical Learning
Environment: The curriculum is delivered in purpose-built laboratories equipped with industry-standard systems, providing an ideal setting for hands-on learning and practical application.

Industry Integration
The programme leverages strong industry links to enhance learning and professional development. This includes incorporating real-world learning through industry case studies, guest lectures from industry professionals, and supported industry projects.

Why study at UWS London?

London is the university capital: With 18 major universities in the capital, London is world-renowned as one of the best university cities.

London is the business capital: What better place to acquire your MSc Cyber Security than in London? Use this opportunity to utilise London’s vast business network and build connections with other like-minded professionals in the IT industry as well as all the major organisations you will be exposed to.

91% of UWS graduates are in work or further study after graduating: UWS offers exceptional career prospects (Statistic: Baseline 2020/21).

UWS’s highly qualified and experienced teaching team: The teaching team are passionate and clued up on the most up-to date data analytics ideas, tools and principles.

Programme Modules

Core Modules

Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
Foundations of Cyber Security
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
Cyber Security: Law and Ethics
Network Penetration Testing
Malware Analysis
Advanced Network Security
Research Design and Methods
Penetration Testing Programming
Applied Cryptography
Incident Response
Threat Intelligence

Each taught module is worth 10 Credits

Dissertation Option

Masters Project

The final project is 60 credits

Teaching & Assessments

Learning and Teaching

Learning and teaching:
- Scheduled learning: 40%
- Independent study: 60%

Assessment

Assessment:
Assessment varies from module to module

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods will include:

Written examinations
Oral presentation
Written reports
Coursework
Laboratory reports
Log books
Essays
Case studies
Literature reviews
Research proposals

What is MSc Cyber Security all about?

The MSc Cyber Security is a specialist master’s degree designed for graduates who want to gain knowledge and skills in advanced topics in data and network security to combat 21st century cyber threats.

Taught in our purpose-built laboratories, the curriculum will cover:

Computer systems and network security
Cyberattacks and defence
Intrusion detection and prevention
Data security
Network monitoring

These are built on a strong foundation of knowledge in computer networks, both wired and wireless, using industry-standard systems.

You will undertake an individual project as part of your master’s degree which allows you to carry out a substantive work based project on a topic of your interest either in the University or, where possible, in a company.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is for you if…

You are a recent graduate in Computer Science or related fields
You are an IT professional looking to specialise in cyber security
You are an entrepreneur or business professional looking to develop your knowledge of cyber security in order to make informed decisions about their organisation’s security strategies and policies

Further information

Are there any English language requirements?

Yes, for students whose first language is not English, you will be asked to meet some minimum requirements.

You will need to have completed the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment of the Academic module (not the General Training) with an overall score of 6.0 and no sub-test less than 5.5. And, it’s important to note that these must have been gained within two years before the start date of your course.

Alternatively, there are some English language qualifications that are equivalent and that UWS will accept for home and international (inc EU) students for this course. These are:

CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests
PTE Pearson Academic English: An overall score of 59 to 64 with no element below 59 (for programmes that require IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5). An overall score 65 to 75 with no element below 65 (for programmes that require IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0).

If you don’t meet these requirements entirely, you might still be able to do this course. You can complete a pre-sessional English language programme which will be combined with the MSc. You can find out more about the Pre-sessional English programme here.

If you have any questions or concerns about what English language qualifications UWS accept, click here to find out more.

How do I apply?

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