Program Details — MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity

MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity is fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ) and is the only Master's programme of its kind in the UK. Aimed at computing/IT/technology graduates, it covers penetration testing, digital forensics, information security management, malware analysis, port scanning, buffer overflows and password cracking, teaching an offensive approach to cybersecurity. Graduates have gone on to work at Dell SecureWorks, Goldman Sachs and GCHQ.

Minimum lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in computing, technology or engineering for UK applicants; international equivalents accepted. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Abertay's English language requirements.

Eligibility details will be added soon.

International (2026/27): £19,950 (full-time, 12 months). Home/RUK rate £10,400. Part-time option: 24 months. Eligible international students automatically receive a scholarship worth £3,000-£7,000 over the duration of the course. Scholarship: Eligible international students automatically receive a scholarship worth between £3,000-£7,000 over the duration of the course.