MSc Cyber Security at University of Winchester

Programme overview

You will enhance your knowledge of cyber crime and information security management, including software development, advanced digital forensic investigation, multimedia networking and the Dark Web. You will benefit from links to professional and industry bodies, including Exterro FTK Forensic Toolkit, Cisco Networking Academy, GCHQ and the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September & January | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Research Methods in Computer Science, Information Security Management, Network Security and Penetration Testing, Software Development and Cyber Security, Dissertation, Advanced Digital Forensic Investigation

Career pathways

Graduates will be equipped to enter a variety of cyber security graduate roles including cyber security analyst, malware analyst and cyber security software engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second-class honours degree in computing or a computing-related discipline Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. A lower degree classification may be considered if you can demonstrate a significant level of experience in the security area, with competence in computer programming. If English is not your first language: IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,775 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,450 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee. Source

Intake: September & January

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.winchester.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/How-to-apply-Postgraduate/

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