MSc Cyber Security (Infrastructures Security) at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Digital technologies drive economic growth yet create new cyber risks requiring ever more sophisticated solutions. There is worldwide demand for new and innovative approaches to tackling global cyber threats specific to large-scale infrastructures. These infrastructures are wide ranging and can include financial networks, healthcare and transport systems, as well as nuclear plants and critical services such as electricity and water treatment systems.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Computer Science | Duration: One year full-time, Two to three years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc consists of the following compulsory units: Foundations of Cyber Security Network Security Fundamentals of Systems Security Security of Industrial Control Systems IoT and IIoT Security. To complete your studies you will undertake an individual research project proposed by project supervisors. This unit will provide you with first-hand experience in planning, running, documenting, and presenting a substantial piece of original work in the field of cyber security of infrastructures.

Career pathways

This programme is informed by the skills gap identified by industry. Following graduation from this MSc, students will have the skills to play a fundamental role in delivering cyber security on a large scale through their careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Cyber Security, Network Security or Information Security. Other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants from other related subjects are required to have studied modules relevant to the programme at minimum of 60%, or international equivalent: Relevant Modules: Algorithms Computer Security Data Privacy/Security Data Structures Databases/Structured/Unstructured Databases Internet of Things JavaScript Network Security Cloud... English language: profile level D.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,600 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 38,000 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two to three years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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