Study Cyber Security with Professional Postgraduate Year MSc at University of Surrey in the UK, The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
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Cyber Security with Professional Postgraduate Year MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

Our Cyber Security MSc degree provides students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to pursue a successful career in this field. In an expanding digital age, protecting our data is of vital importance. Our Cyber Security MSc (formerly Information Security MSc) sits within our renowned School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering and our outstanding Surrey Centre for Cyber Security.The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security is an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research. The University, meanwhile, has been recognised as a gold-standard Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education. Both accreditations were awarded by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is a part of the Government Communications Headquarters.This means your teaching will be informed by world-class research conducted by nationally and globally rated experts in the subject. You’ll also benefit from our strong links with local and international industry.This course is fully certified by the NCSC. It will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to pursue a successful career in this sector.

Which department am I in?

The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,100.00 (US$ 34,998) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Surrey - Stag Hill campus

University of Surrey,

Guildford,

Surrey,

GU2 7XH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,100.00 (US$ 34,998) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Surrey - Stag Hill campus

University of Surrey,

Guildford,

Surrey,

GU2 7XH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either computer science, electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, related disciplines with demonstrable exposure to programming and mathematics, or other alternative subjects related to data analysis, data science or informatics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

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

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About University of Surrey

By joining the global community at the University of Surrey, you’ll benefit from an outstanding track record in graduate employability.

  • Based in Guildford, 35 minutes from London
  • Ranked 12th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • Best University Careers Service Award winner 2022
  • International Foundation and pre-sessional English courses

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