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Master of Cyber Security in with Placement Year
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
2-year full-time on-campus master's degree in Cyber Security with a placement year at the University of West London (London).
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Cyber Security in with Placement Year
- develop disciplinary knowledge
- critical analysis and effective communication. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Network or Computer Security Technician
- Computer or Network Security Officer
- Penetration Tester
- Identity and Access Management Officer
- Threat and Incident Response Analyst
- Data Privacy Officer
- Network Forensics Analyst
- Data Protection Adviser
- Security Operations Analyst
- ISO27002 Lead Auditor
Curriculum
- Taught master's plus a placement year. Core modules: Network and Systems Security
- Security Operations and Assurance
- Machine Learning
- Fundamentals of Cyber Security
- Research Methods. Options include Big Data Analytics
- Digital Transformation and Innovation
- Deep Learning. A dissertation or project completes the degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) in a computing subject. A business or an engineering degree with a significant level of computing content may also be considered. We will also consider equivalent professional qualifications or a relevant HND provided you can demonstrate relevant work experience.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject, See course page
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 58+ (51+ each)
- PTE Academic Cambridge 176 (169 each)
- Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £9,884, £8,893 - £10,875 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing and Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is £9,884, £8,893 - £10,875 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 58+ (51+ each), PTE Academic Cambridge 176 (169 each), Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.