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MEng Computer Science with Cyber Security at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Integrated degree in computer science with a cyber security specialism, covering computer architecture, programming, AI, software and systems security, cryptography, malware analysis and network security. The School holds Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education status and a Gold award from the National Cyber Security Centre. As an integrated master's, it adds a year of advanced specialist topics and a substantial research-led individual project.

Department: School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Intake: Entry year 2027/28  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated)  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Builds on the core computer science and cyber security curriculum (programming, software engineering, networking, cryptography, systems security) with an additional year of advanced specialist topics and a research-led individual project.

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Entry requirements

A-level: AAB including at least one preferred A-level (Mathematics, Computing or Software Systems Development) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, or AAA including at least one relevant A-level (Chemistry, Digital Technology, ICT, Physics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied ICT) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted (Distinction* = A, Distinction = B). Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3H3H3 with a preferred subject at H3, or H2H2H3H3H3H3 with a relevant subject at H3, plus Ordinary Level O4 in Mathematics if not at Higher Level. IB Diploma: 34 points including 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a preferred Higher Level subject, or 36 points including 6,6,6 with a relevant Higher Level subject. BTEC National Extended Diploma: D*D*D in computing, or D*D*D* in engineering or science, + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. Graduate entry: minimum 2:1 honours degree meeting subject requirements. Typically six GCSEs at grade B/6 or above, with C/4 in English Language and Mathematics. Applicants not eligible for the MEng are automatically considered for the BSc. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent acceptable qualification. All applicants need GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent. Applications are made through UCAS and decided centrally by the Admissions and Access Service; applicants are not normally asked to attend interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year. International fee (EU Other students are charged the same); year not stated on the page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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