MSc Cyber Security at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Our global economy depends on the internet and remote data storage and access now more than ever before. The more we reach out to connect, the more cybercriminals find ways to break in. It’s a growing problem costing the UK £27 billion a year.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences | Department: Computer Science | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2-3 years part-time; 16 months full-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027 | Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our cyber security masters covers everything you need for a career protecting society online. You’ll study the technical aspects of network security, penetration testing and computer forensics. You’ll learn to judge risk. Compulsory modules include Advanced Professional Practice; Biometric Security; Forensic Computing and Malware Analysis; Information Security and Management; Infrastructure Security; Penetration Testing and Ethics; Research and Development Project; Research Methods; Systems and Platform Security.

Career pathways

We’ve designed our MSc Cyber Security to give you the best chance of a high-flying digital security career. Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent), comprising 50% or more of content in a computing discipline. You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above), comprising 50% or more of content in a computing discipline. Equivalent knowledge gained in alternative ways, for example through professional experience or completion of BCS Professional Diploma in IT (Level 6), is also accepted. English language requirements International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2-3 years part-time; 16 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/cyber-security/

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