Cyber Security with Placement - MSc: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Kent, UK

Cyber Security with Placement - MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

This MSc is aimed at computing graduates with strong programming skills seeking careers as cyber security professionals or careers that need a systematic and deep understanding of the subject. It would also be an excellent starting point for those wishing to carry out further research in cyber security. The University of Kent is recognised by the British Government as being an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, meaning you will be taught by staff who are top researchers in this area. The Awards, which were created to recognise those who are making ‘a real difference in the virtual world that has impact in the real world’, represent organisations and individuals from Cyber Security, Data Protection and Information Security. You gain work experience through our industrial placement scheme. We have strong links with industry including IBM, Microsoft and Oracle. Our dedicated placement team help you gain a suitable paid position and provide support throughout. This degree has been accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC, part of the GCHQ). Students of the MSc Cyber Security programme receive two certificates, as NCSC also allows us to issue an NCSC co-stamped certificate.

Which department am I in?

School of Computing

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,500.00 (25,60,471) per year
Placement year has a fee of £2,000.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

24/08/2026

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

Canterbury Campus,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A first, 2.1 or good 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related subject with a strong background in programming. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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