MSc Applied Cyber Security with Professional Internship at Queen's University Belfast

This two-year MSc Applied Cyber Security with Professional Internship is GCHQ/NCSC certified. The first year comprises taught modules and a research project; the second year is an internship of up to 12 months in a cyber security role in industry.

Faculty: School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time (with placement/industry year)  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Cryptography, Network Security and Monitoring, Software Assurance, Pen-testing and Ethical Hacking, Cyber-AI, an Individual Research Project (60 credits), Foundations of Cyber Security and an Innovation and Creativity Clinic. Students must secure an internship before the end of year 1 and pass all modules; those who do not transfer to the one-year MSc Applied Cyber Security.

Career pathways

The internship year gives industry experience in a cyber security related role; internships are not offered by the University and students apply to companies themselves.

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