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Master of Cyber Security

Sheffield Hallam University

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

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Sheffield Hallam University campus

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 (1.5 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

  • Honours degree (usually 2.2 or above) or equivalent
  • some courses need a subject-related degree or professional experience.

Accepted academic background

First degree, equivalent professional qualification, HND/higher education diploma with substantial work experience, or recognised pre-masters course (https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/apply/postgraduate/entry-requirements)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 67
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 64
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,530 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Computing and Digital Technologies
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteThe source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.