MSc Applied Cyber Security at Queen's University Belfast

The MSc Applied Cyber Security is a GCHQ/NCSC-certified master's course taught alongside the Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT). It mixes theory with practical laboratory work in cryptography, computer forensics, network security, secure software development, penetration testing and the legal and ethical issues of cyber security.

Faculty: School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Cryptography, Network Security and Monitoring, Software Assurance, Pen-testing and Ethical Hacking, Cyber-AI (20 credits each), Data, Privacy and the Law and Foundations of Cyber Security (10 credits each) and a 60-credit Individual Research Project.

Career pathways

The programme is aimed at recent graduates, industry professionals upskilling in cyber security and international students; it is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre.

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