MasterRecommendedScholarship available

Master of Cybersecurity

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

STEM master's in cybersecurity designated for cyber defence education.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Cybersecurity can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
Apply programming and data practices
Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Information system security officer
Network security administrator
Information security analyst
Forensic analyst
IT auditor
Information system governance officer
Information assurance engineer
Information assurance analyst

Curriculum

30 credits over two years
Full or part time
With fall and spring starts. Advanced labs replicate real-world networks and attack scenarios. Faculty-led research and internship opportunities. Designated by NSA and DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Entry requirements

Academic

UK honours degree 2:2 or recognised overseas equivalent for most courses (for example India 3-year degree at 55% or CGPA 6.0/10
China bachelor's 65-70% depending on university)
2:1 for some courses such as MA Social Work and MSc Nursing routes. Source: institution-wide international postgraduate entry pages
Additional academic criteria: Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent for most courses (2:1 for e.g. MA Social Work and the MSc Nursing routes).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree: UK honours degree 2:2 or recognised overseas equivalent (e.g. India 3-year degree at 55% or CGPA 6.0/10, China bachelor's 65-70% depending on university)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the Cybersecurity admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,000 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Canterbury Campus
Faculty or school	School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport
Department	School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Cybersecurity. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
18 Jun 2027
216 days left

Scholarships

Potential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Cybersecurity. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Browse scholarships →

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.