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Master of Cyber Security

Lancaster University Leipzig

  • Leipzig, Germany
  • 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 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

  • UK 2:2 Honours bachelor equivalent with the subject background each MSc requires; IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each band.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:2 or above); Other backgrounds enter via Pre-Master's

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 87
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Undergraduate transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Cyber Security. Prepare degree certificates
  2. Academic transcripts
  3. Language evidence
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Lancaster University Leipzig. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year€25,454 EUR
Application fee€50 EUR
Deposit€3,000 EUR

Program details

CampusLeipzig
Faculty or schoolSchool of Computer Science and Information Technology
DepartmentComputer Science and Information Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteLancaster University Leipzig and Lancaster University offer scholarships and tuition awards for eligible students. Availability and value depend on the programme and applicant profile.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    31 May 2027

    198 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.