Master of Cybersecurity
- Pensacola, United States
- English
- Online
- Master
About the program
STEM master's in cybersecurity designated for cyber defence education.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 years): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Cybersecurity can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
- Apply programming and data practices
- Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Information system security officer
- Network security administrator
- Information security analyst
- Forensic analyst
- IT auditor
- Information system governance officer
- Information assurance engineer
- Information assurance analyst
Curriculum
- 30 credits over two years
- Full or part time
- With fall and spring starts. Advanced labs replicate real-world networks and attack scenarios. Faculty-led research and internship opportunities. Designated by NSA and DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (US-accredited or comparable international degree) plus department approval
- Admission tests where the programme requires them
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (exams on or after 2026-01-21
- Duolingo new 1-6 scale)
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. 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 | $13,650 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $0 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Pensacola) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering |
| Department | Cybersecurity and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 0 years |
| Scholarship note | University of West Florida graduate scholarship and assistantship opportunities vary by school and department. Individual opportunities may impose residency or funding restrictions. Program-level eligibility must be checked with the graduate school. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Scholarships
University of West Florida graduate scholarship and assistantship opportunities vary by school and department. Individual opportunities may impose residency or funding restrictions. Program-level eligibility must be checked with the graduate school.
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The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,650 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,808 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (exams on or after 2026-01-21, Duolingo new 1-6 scale), PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, IELTS 6.
University of West Florida graduate scholarship and assistantship opportunities vary by school and department. Individual opportunities may impose residency or funding restrictions. Program-level eligibility must be checked with the graduate school.