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Master of Cyber Security in Extended
- London, United Kingdom
- 1.25 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
15-month full-time on-campus master's degree in Cyber Security with a preparatory Extended Masters semester at the University of West London (London).
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
- Develop knowledge of Cyber Security in Extended
- 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
- One preparatory semester of four modules: Advanced Study Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Analysis and Evaluation
- Statistics and English. Students then progress onto the core master's course (Network and Systems Security
- Security Operations and Assurance
- Machine Learning and a dissertation).
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 (Extended Masters, Enhanced Extended Masters), For 16-19 month courses the master's entry requirement of the course
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0-6.5 (Enhanced Extended 6.0
- TOEFL iBT Extended and regular 6.5
- Duolingo min 5.5 each)
- PTE Academic Duolingo 105-120 (min 100 each subscore)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 56+-58+ (51+ each)
- IELTS 6
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 | £13,758, £12,316 - £15,200 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
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.25 years.
Tuition is £13,758, £12,316 - £15,200 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0-6.5 (Enhanced Extended 6.0, TOEFL iBT Extended and regular 6.5, Duolingo min 5.5 each), PTE Academic Duolingo 105-120 (min 100 each subscore), Cambridge PTE Academic 56+-58+ (51+ each), IELTS 6.