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Master of Cyber Security

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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 (2): 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 entry: A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements): Artificial Intelligence
  • Computing
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Games
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Software Engineering
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 or 2:1 honours or recognised international equivalent), By course, Some courses need subject modules, Professional qualifications, CV, References or interview (Essex MBA, Pre-registration health courses).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence and any personal statement
  4. CV or references the course asks for. Attend an interview or audition if the course requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,925 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£36,752 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Health
DepartmentSchool of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.