What will I learn?

During our MSc Cyber Security course, you’ll develop your knowledge and skills to prepare for a career as a computing security professional. With accreditation from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), you can be confident you’ll graduate with the Cyber-Body of Knowledge (CyBok), industry-standard techniques that so many employers are seeking. This course explores the fundamentals in network security, where you'll learn to secure networks and detect intrusions through real-world case studies. Your tutorials and workshops will emphasise information security, covering cryptography, access control and risk management for robust cyber protection.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,600.00 (20,26,585) per year

Tuition fee deposits - All international students are required to pay a deposit of £5,000

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Sheffield Hallam University- City Campus

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£19,530.00 (21,27,915) per year

Tuition fee deposits - All international students are required to pay a deposit of £5,000

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Sheffield Hallam University- City Campus

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

You need a good level of general education with good analytical skills; an ambition to develop to a high level in the area of information security; a degree 2.2 or above in computing or a closely-related discipline. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.

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