MSc Cyber Security

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MSc Cyber Security

University of London

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Application for the April 2025 cohort are open! Apply now or request more information to get started.

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100% online learning

Expert tuition in a flexible, digital-first environment

Taught in English

Engage in group discussions with professors and peers

24-60 months

10 core modules and one project module, 12-15 hours per week

£9,913-£13,445 total cost

Depends on geographic location. Learn about your payment options

Stay ahead in the rapidly changing field, with an online cyber security master’s from the University of London

Secure your future, with a master’s degree from the University of London with academic direction from Royal Holloway. Royal Holloway is ranked among the top 40 universities in the UK with an internationally recognised reputation for research and cybersecurity. 

With more than 3.4 million unfilled vacancies worldwide, cyber security professionals are in high demand. This programme will provide entry routes if you’re looking to switch careers, and help you consolidate your skills if you’re a cyber security professional looking to progress to a chief information security officer role.

Directed by expert cyber security academics and active professionals from Royal Holloway’s Information Security Group, you’ll learn how to protect the fabric of society through a comprehensive set of modules, including Applied Cryptography, and Security and Behaviour Change. You’ll work with real-world case studies that are constantly updated to reflect new and timely issues and study how various organisations solve security management problems.

What’s in this degree program?

Study 10 modules, each exploring a different aspect of cyber security. Modules contribute 15 credits to your final grade, and last for 10 weeks
Earn a globally recognised master’s degree from the University of London with academic direction from Royal Holloway, a top 40 UK university.
Master foundational understanding of how security evolves in response to the continuous development of the internet, web-based services and enterprise models
Learn about key threats and risks faced in computer systems, networks and infrastructure and the countermeasures used to neutralise them
Study the methods and tools of cyber attack, using the mindset of a cybercriminal to identify vulnerable attack surfaces
Understand how to connect academic and theoretical cyber security knowledge with hands-on lab sessions simulating real-life scenarios to gain practical experience

Applications for April 2025 are now!

Join our webinar on March 6, 2025, to learn more about the degree curriculm and get top tips on how to apply. Register now!

If you have any questions please contact the University of London.

Watch the recording of our June Admission Webinar

Start your future today!

Application for the April 2025 cohort are open! Apply now or request more information to get started.

Apply now

100% online learning

Expert tuition in a flexible, digital-first environment

Taught in English

Engage in group discussions with professors and peers

24-60 months

10 core modules and one project module, 12-15 hours per week

£9,913-£13,445 total cost

Depends on geographic location. Learn about your payment options

100% online learning

Expert tuition in a flexible, digital-first environment

Taught in English

Engage in group discussions with professors and peers

Stay ahead in the rapidly changing field, with an online cyber security master’s from the University of London

Secure your future, with a master’s degree from the University of London with academic direction from Royal Holloway. Royal Holloway is ranked among the top 40 universities in the UK with an internationally recognised reputation for research and cybersecurity. 

With more than 3.4 million unfilled vacancies worldwide, cyber security professionals are in high demand. This programme will provide entry routes if you’re looking to switch careers, and help you consolidate your skills if you’re a cyber security professional looking to progress to a chief information security officer role.

Directed by expert cyber security academics and active professionals from Royal Holloway’s Information Security Group, you’ll learn how to protect the fabric of society through a comprehensive set of modules, including Applied Cryptography, and Security and Behaviour Change. You’ll work with real-world case studies that are constantly updated to reflect new and timely issues and study how various organisations solve security management problems.

What’s in this degree program?

Study 10 modules, each exploring a different aspect of cyber security. Modules contribute 15 credits to your final grade, and last for 10 weeks
Earn a globally recognised master’s degree from the University of London with academic direction from Royal Holloway, a top 40 UK university.
Master foundational understanding of how security evolves in response to the continuous development of the internet, web-based services and enterprise models
Learn about key threats and risks faced in computer systems, networks and infrastructure and the countermeasures used to neutralise them
Study the methods and tools of cyber attack, using the mindset of a cybercriminal to identify vulnerable attack surfaces
Understand how to connect academic and theoretical cyber security knowledge with hands-on lab sessions simulating real-life scenarios to gain practical experience

Applications for April 2025 are now!

Join our webinar on March 6, 2025, to learn more about the degree curriculm and get top tips on how to apply. Register now!

If you have any questions please contact the University of London.

Watch the recording of our June Admission Webinar

Choose your path: direct entry or performance-based admissions

Path one: direct entry

To enrol for the MSc you’ll need a UK second-class honours degree (or an acceptable equivalent non-UK qualification, if you’re an overseas student).

Path two: performance-based admissions

If you’ve already got relevant professional experience, you can apply for the MSc via the performance-based admissions (PBA) route.

To qualify for the PBA route, you’ll need a third-class bachelor’s degree or Aegrotat, as well as an appropriate professional experience qualification from a recognised professional body. You’ll also need to successfully complete two modules (30 credits), before transferring to the MSc. If you meet these requirements, we can consider your application on a case-by-case basis.

Full details of the PBA route can be found in Section 6 of the programme regulations.

Scholarships and financial aid available

  • £9,913-£13,445 total cost With flexible payment options, you can pursue a high-quality education at the pace you choose.
  • Financial aid Information on potential sources of funding and scholarships is updated annually and available on the University of London website.
  • Scholarships Graduates of the University of London can enrol on this programme with a bursary of 10% off your programme fees. Information about further scholarships is updated annually and availble on the University of London website.

Advance your career in Business

  • Gain leadership skills as you learn to improve existing processes and learn to develop and implement a vision for your future career.
  • Courses are grouped into specializations, structured so that you learn skills in combinations that mirror how you’ll actually use them on the job.
  • Graduates of the iMBA program become one of over 800,000 global alumni in the Illinois network.

Advance your career

25% average salary growth

At a time when a 2 percent raise is often the norm, Gies iMBA graduates report an average raise of 25 percent during and immediately after their program, showcasing an instant and significant return on investment that stands out.(2023 survey)

65% received a promotion or job offer

Many business schools track job placement post-graduation. At Gies, since most iMBA students already hold jobs, we instead find out how many received a promotion or took a new job. 65% of iMBA graduates report starting a better job upon finishing, showcasing the immediate ROI of a Gies iMBA degree.(2023 survey)

Positive recruiter outlook

Nine out of ten corporate recruiters expect the demand for business school graduates to remain high or increase in the next five years. (GMAC)

Qualify for in-demand jobs

  • Chief Executive

  • General Manager

  • Financial Manager

  • Management Analyst

Top employing corporations for professionals with business degrees are expected to grow by as much as 17% by 2031 in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

About Royal Holloway, University of London

This programme is led by academics at Royal Holloway’s Information Security Group.

Royal Holloway, University of London is one of 18 independent member institutions of the University of London. As one of the UK’s finest research-intensive universities with prominent academics in the fields of science, arts, business, economics and law, Royal Holloway is in the top 25 percent of UK universities for research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).

The University of London is the UK’s leading provider of digital and blended distance education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world.

The University of London’s passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to its ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.

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Frequently asked questions

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.