Cyber Security MSc at Coventry University

Gain expertise in cyber security, exploring topics such as network protection, ethical hacking and risk management to address evolving digital security challenges. You'll find diverse career opportunities in cybersecurity. As well as purely technical roles, graduates now venture into security operations, management, forensics and beyond.

Faculty: Computer Science, Data and Artificial Intelligence  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Network Security and Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure and Operations, Security of Connected Systems, Individual Project, Applied Theory of Cyber-Security and Secure Design, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Cyber-security Management.

Career pathways

On successful completion of this course, you could go on to work in a wide range of roles including security audit, management, network administration, penetration testing, digital forensics and government work.

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