MSc Cyber Security at University of Surrey

Build cyber expertise for a changing threat landscape with an NCSC-certified MSc designed for tomorrow’s careers. On this established masters programme, you’ll learn in a world-leading research environment and focus on developing skills to succeed in multiple cyber professions.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time (with placement); 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; full-time (with placement); part-time  |  Intake: February 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Protecting digital information from unauthorised access and use and ensuring the resilience of supporting network infrastructure and systems are significant challenges for the continued technological development of our society. The science behind our Cyber Security masters connects various disciplines, from computer science, mathematics and business to design and critical analysis of concepts, mechanisms and technologies used in the depth and breadth of cyber security. You’ll learn the foundations of systems and information security such as cryptography, and you’ll also be educated on advanced and state-of-the-art concepts linked to electronic payments or distributed ledgers. Core modules include Secure Systems and Applications, Cryptography, Network Security, Cyber Security Management and Governance, Msc Cyber Security Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our MSC in Cyber Security leads to a huge range of career opportunities across the cyber security and IT sectors. Our facilities, expertise, research and employability outcomes place Surrey among the best universities in the UK for a cyber security masters.

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