MSc Cyber Security

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MSc Cyber Security

University of London

Accredited Master’s degree

Offered by the University of London

24-60 months

10 core modules and one project module, 12-15 hours per week

£10,578-£14,127 total cost

Tuition varies by geographic location

No tech background needed

All backgrounds welcome - qualify via performance-based admissions

100% online

Lecture videos, live sessions, group feedback, and connection with instructors and peers

Master cyber security expertise for high-impact careers

This master’s degree is designed for both experienced security professionals and graduates looking to start a career in cyber security. It is taught by leading researchers, academics, and industry professionals who regularly advise major organisations such as UK Government All Party Parliamentary Groups, the International Organisation for Standardisation, the International Electrotechnical Commission, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute, and the Internet Engineering Task Force.

The program develops practical, career-focused skills and prepares you for senior roles including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and cyber solutions architect, with hands-on learning based on current industry case studies.

Flexibility

Start on any course and work through the program in your own time choosing how many modules to study in each session, up to a maximum of two new modules.

Sample courses

Try the degree with one of the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Start today to gain a stronger foundational understanding of cyber security.

Program length

Each module is run over a 10-week block, with the exception of the Project which is run over two 10-week blocks. This degree will take 24 - 60 months to complete.