MSc Cyber Security at Edinburgh Napier University

Programme overview

Computer security is one of the key challenges in contemporary computing. You will gain critical knowledge within the cyber security and digital forensic domains, combining academic principles and industrial practice. The course is informed by current research in security and digital forensics and is underpinned by our experience with external partners in law enforcement, the cyber security industry, financial institutions and other knowledge transfer activities.

Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time; also available part-time, distance-learning | Intake: January | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above in a Computing discipline e.g. Computing, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Software Engineering, or Cyber Security. Other similar disciplines may be considered provided 50% of the modules in the final 2 years of your degree are computing related and passed. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience. Edinburgh Napier University welcomes applications from current and former Armed Forces personnel and offers entry based on training and education already received while in service.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,030 a year (2026/27). Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,290 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Intake: January

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate/how-to-apply/useful-application-information

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