MSc Cyber Security in Newcastle United Kingdom | Newcastle University

Newcastle University | Newcastle United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 30,600
(c. USD40,829.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Our Master's in Cyber Security emphasizes information and system protection, along with analyzing complex systems incorporating machine learning.
Cyber Security represents a rapidly evolving field within computer science. It involves comprehending:

how system characteristics and weaknesses can be leveraged by malicious actors
methods to identify, prevent, and counter these threats
Cyber Security also functions as a collaborative process, demanding engagement with end-users, stakeholders, policymakers, and system architects.

This MSc Cyber Security program caters to graduates with computing science backgrounds or related disciplines containing substantial computing elements, such as engineering, systems engineering, or mathematics.
You'll gain expertise in formulating security enhancements and constructing more robust systems.
The curriculum further cultivates advanced analytical capabilities and communication proficiency.
As a Cyber Security MSc candidate, you'll have opportunities to actively engage with the School community, accessing specialized computing resources and attending seminars presented by leading researchers and industry experts.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a discipline with significant computing content, such as:
mathematics, engineering, systems engineering
You should also have a good background in computer systems, including programming.

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications provided you have several years of relevant industrial computing experience.
IELTS - 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills
TOEFL IBT or TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition - 90 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)

Tuition GBP 30,600
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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