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Cyber Security MSc

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What will I learn?

Our Cyber Security MSc programme provides a solid foundation for you if you want to pursue a career or become a researcher within the field of cyber security. The programme offers an exciting blend of learning experiences, delivered by world-leading experts and members of the University of Liverpool Cybersecurity Institute. We dive into the strategies, technologies, and methodologies used to protect digital systems from cyber threats, exploring critical issues and ethical considerations in the discipline. You’ll learn how to identify and respond to cyber-attacks and how to design, develop, and implement robust security systems. This includes studying essential areas like communication network security, cryptographic protocols, artificial intelligence, and digital forensics. With training in machine and deep learning, intrusion detection, firewalls, and ethical hacking, you’ll be prepared to detect and defend against evolving threats while understanding the legal and ethical dimensions of cyber security. You’ll also gain insight into emerging fields such as quantum cryptography, Internet of Things (IoT) and nanotech security, equipping you to tackle future cyber challenges. You will graduate with a wide range of career opportunities and will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience to make a real-world impact. This is an exciting time to join this brand-new course. The University is recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and is committed to support and invest in the University’s cybersecurity research capacity and capability.

Which department am I in?

University of Liverpool

Study options

Full Time (12 Months)

Tuition fees
£2,833.33 (US$ 3,659) Month
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Liverpool Campus

Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (12 Months)

Tuition fees
£2,833.33 (US$ 3,659) Month
This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Liverpool Campus

Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Medical subject, including Computer Science. Previous experience with programming is not required. We require a Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution.

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

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About University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is the original redbrick university. A world leader with 7,900 international students from over 187 countries.

  • Ranked in top 147 universities in world (QS Rankings 2026)
  • Achieved Gold in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
  • Founding member of the prestigious Russell Group
  • Located in one of the UK’s most iconic and friendly cities

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