MSc Cyber Security

Your certificate will show that you have successfully completed the MSc Cyber Security. It will also show that the awarding body is the University of London, with academic direction provided by Royal Holloway, University of London.‎

Job titles of graduates of the on-campus programme include Business Information Security Officer, Security Consultant, Security Specialist and Group Head of Technology, Cyber Security and Resilience. In this online programme, your focus will be on mastering practical applied skills that have immediate relevance to current and emerging demands in the cybersecurity field. You can be confident that the skills you’re learning align with the latest industry demands and expectations. This vocational emphasis helps to ensure that you emerge from the programme well-prepared to achieve career success in the field.‎

The MSc Cyber Security leads to a recognised UK degree qualification. This degree does not have any additional professional accreditation at this time.‎

Yes. Simply enroll in any course and take as many as you like. No commitment is required. You can also enroll in the non-credit course on the Coursera platform and upgrade to the for-credit version at a later time by paying the associated tuition.‎

Please contact the University of London via the Student Enquiry System available on their website.‎

You will receive access to your own Student Portal when you register. You will then be able to access your University of London email account. You will also have access to two other key resources:

• The Coursera Platform. You will be able to access electronic copies of all study materials, resources (including audio-visual), and forums to discuss course material and work collaboratively with others.
• Academic support and feedback from London-based support teams. Tutors introduce the modules, respond to queries, monitor discussions, and provide guidance on assessments. You can use interactive study materials including videos, quizzes, and online games to test your own progress. ‎

You can study at your own pace. This degree will take 24 - 60 months to complete.‎

You can choose how many modules to study in each session, up to a maximum of two new modules (or three, including resits and repeats). The time commitment varies student to student, but as a guide, you should allow 150 hours for each module.‎

This degree has 10 core modules and one project module.‎

You can take two new modules or courses at a time. You are also able to resit assessments and repeat modules that you have not yet passed, subject to the rules set out in the programme regulations.‎

Yes. When you successfully complete the programme, you will be invited to the University of London annual graduation ceremony in London, subject to any restrictions in place for events of this kind.‎

There is no direct transfer route, however, you are welcome to apply to Royal Holloway to study on campus.‎

Yes, many of the faculty who teach in the online programme are academics that teach on campus at Royal Holloway, University of London.‎

You will be able to contact online tutors through designated online forums. The programme team is here to support your learning and answer any questions you might have.‎

If you wish to visit the Royal Holloway library, please contact Royal Holloway’s Library Services directly. They will be able to provide more information on what to expect at the time of your visit.‎

Yes. You will be able to request a student ID card by contacting ISIC. More information is available on ISIC’s website.‎

Yes, you will be working with students alongside module leaders and online tutors.‎

Yes, the University of London’s Careers Group provides bespoke careers resources, advice, and support for our global student community.

As a graduate, you will automatically become part of the University of London alumni community, a diverse global network of more than one million graduates in over 180 countries, providing lifelong links to the University and to each other. Alumni are encouraged to keep in touch after they graduate and to become active members of the alumni community; in return, they receive a number of benefits and services, including an extensive programme of events and engagement opportunities, and the opportunity to become an Alumni Ambassador for the University of London.‎

You can apply for MSc Cyber Security here. Applications should be made via the University of London website.‎

There is no application fee for 2023.‎

Applications for recognition of prior learning will be considered, on the basis of studies successfully completed at an appropriate level.‎

Graduates of the University of London can enrol on this programme with a bursary of 10% off your programme fees. Information about potential sources of funding and scholarships is updated annually and, where available, is included on the programme web pages. More information can be found here.‎

The total cost of the programme for 2022-2023 is between £9,000 - £12,000*, depending upon geographic location. You won’t be billed upfront for the whole degree. Instead, you can pay as you go. Each time you take a module, you’ll pay the tuition just for that module.‎

To qualify for entry to the MSc, PGDip or PGCert, you will need a bachelor's degree, which is considered at least comparable to a UK second-class honours degree from an institution acceptable to the University. ‎

Work experience is not required for entry, however if you do not meet the requirements for Direct Entry to the programme and you hold an appropriate professional experience qualification, you will be considered for entry via the Performance-Based Admissions route on an individual basis.‎

The University of London will to contact you with a status update within 3–7 working days of submission, depending on how close to the deadline date you apply. If you do not hear from us within this time period, then feel free to contact us via the link. ‎

If you do not meet the requirements for Direct Entry to the degree, you can apply for the master’s via University of London’s Performance-Based Admissions (PBA) route here. To qualify for entrance via the PBA route, you will need a third-class bachelor’s degree or Aegrotat. Applicants with an appropriate professional experience qualification from a recognised professional body will be considered on an individual basis. Students on the PBA route may transfer to the MSc on successful completion of two modules (30 credits).‎

You need to demonstrate a good level of English to be admitted to our programmes. We accept a range of evidence, including proficiency test scores. If you don’t have evidence but believe you can meet the standard, we may consider your case. More information on the English language requirements can be found on the University of London website.‎

Details on how to submit evidence can be found here.‎

No, we accept qualifications from around the world. We advise all applicants to read our Qualifications for Entrance and English Language requirements before applying.‎

There is no need to know any programming languages beforehand. There are some technical elements of the curriculum, e.g. in the Software and application security module, but support and guidance will be given to ensure that students can handle these aspects of the degree.‎