Cyber Security MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Study the latest cyber-security principles, practices, tools and techniques and prepare for an exciting career fighting cybercrime on this engaging course, which has been certified by the National Cyber Security Centre. Technology and computer systems are becoming ever more integrated with our day-to-day lives and protection of the data and information they contain is paramount.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media | Duration: 12 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, January | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Foundation of Cyber Security and Engineering, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Network Security, Malware Analysis, Penetration Testing and Incident Response, Digital Forensics with Legal, Ethical and Research Methods, PGT Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 in a relevant subject; Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant subject; Relevant subjects include but are not limited to: Computer Science, Computer Security, Informatics, Electrical and Communication Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Engineering; If you have no formal academic qualifications but do have extensive industry experience, we will consider your application on an individual basis; If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,600 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: 12 months

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