MSc Cybersecurity (Conversion) at University of Chester

The Cybersecurity MSc is designed to provide a firm grasp of cybersecurity in all major aspects of its existence and practice. This includes a comprehensive understanding of concepts, tools and techniques that are useful for solving problems, and an understanding of rules, regulations, ethical and professional policies that may apply to the field of cybersecurity. The course is provisionally certified by the NCSC and the learning content is tailored to the NCSC cybersecurity body of knowledge.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise  |  Department: School of Computer and Engineering Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (Full-Time, Part-Time); 2 years (Full-Time with Project/Placement Year)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, placement year option  |  Intake: October 2026, October 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is designed to provide a firm grasp of cybersecurity in all major aspects of its existence and practice. This includes a comprehensive understanding of concepts, tools and techniques that are useful for solving problems, and an understanding of rules, regulations, ethical and professional policies that may apply to the field of cybersecurity. Core modules include Research Methods, Cyber Concepts and Techniques, Business Implication of Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and Penetration Testing, Databases and Security.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to leading roles in industry in the field of security and penetration testing, in policing, and in government.

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