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Master of Cyber Security
- Leipzig, Germany
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Cyber Security. Prepare degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Language evidence
- 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
- 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
| Campus | Leipzig |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computer Science and Information Technology |
| Department | Computer Science and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Lancaster 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.
The next deadline is 31 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €25,454 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The deposit is €3,000 EUR. The estimated living cost is €11,904 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 87, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176.

