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Master of Cyber Security
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year Masters on protecting information and computer systems from cyber threats.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Cyber Security to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in computer forensics
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Systems integration engineer
- Cyber security specialist
- Web designer
- Security systems project manager
Curriculum
- One-year full-time course (two years with placement). Modules: information and computer security
- Computer forensics
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Design and development of secure systems
- Network and cloud security
- Research methods and a major project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK honours degree 2:2 or equivalent in a relevant subject (some courses 2:1 or a specific subject
- E.g. Psychology meeting BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership
- Registered nurse status)
- Relevant experience considered through Recognition of Prior Learning. English: IELTS 6.0 for most courses
- 6.5 or 7.0 for some.
- UK honours degree 2:2 or equivalent (subject-specific
- E.g. MSc Advanced Computer Science 2:2 in computing
- MSc Computer Science any subject
- MSc International Marketing any subject).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (UK honours 2:2 or equivalent) in a relevant subject, Relevant experience considered through Recognition of Prior Learning.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no element below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 78 (L17 R18 S20 W17)
- PTE Academic 59 (each sub-score 59)
- Cambridge 169 (no element below 162)
- Oxford Test of English 121 (min 111 per component)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Master of Science in Cyber Security at Glasgow Caledonian University. Submit the application through UCAS for an undergraduate course or through the university graduate admissions process for an eligible postgraduate course. Provide academic transcripts
- English-language evidence and any required supporting statements or references. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,400 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Glasgow campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Science and Engineering |
| Department | Department of Cyber Security |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
10 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Jan 2027
53 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 6 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,400 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no element below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 78 (L17 R18 S20 W17), PTE Academic 59 (each sub-score 59), Cambridge 169 (no element below 162), Oxford Test of English 121 (min 111 per component).