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MSc Cyber Security and Data Analytics at Loughborough University

Loughborough University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Combine cyber expertise and data analytics to stay ahead of evolving threats. Enter the dynamic and fast-changing world of cyber security and data analytics on this flexible master’s at Loughborough London – in the heart of the UK’s tech hub. High tech systems like cloud computing, wearable devices, mobile technologies and AI are now embedded into daily life and evolving rapidly.

Faculty: Loughborough University London  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 4 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The modules on our MSc Cyber Security and Data Analytics programme have been carefully put together to give you the most up-to-date and relevant set of skills and knowledge for progressing in your chosen career. Compulsory modules: Programming Fundamentals, Applied Cryptography, Principles of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, Grand Challenges, Cybersecurity and Forensics, Advanced Big Data Analytics, Dissertation.

Career pathways

With the digital world becoming increasingly complex, there’s an abundance of career opportunities for cyber security and data analytics specialists across all sectors. This Cyber Security Data Analytics MSc will equip you for senior roles in security operational centres, antivirus software companies, AI start-ups, ecommerce and government – or any business or organisation that handles large volumes of sensitive and personal data.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (50% in final year), or equivalent international qualification, in a range of subjects including electronics, physics, computer engineering, software engineering computing or maths. Applicants from other subject areas including business, management and social science subjects will be considered on an individual basis. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time degree per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 31,750 a year (2027/28). Full-time degree per annum Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 4 years part-time

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