Program Details — Cyber Security (MSc)

Develop a comprehensive skill set in cybersecurity measures, threats and technologies on a course fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Covers identity, trust and reputation, cryptography, network security, malware and intrusion detection, risk management and high-assurance systems, plus an individual research project.

2:2 or equivalent in Computer Science or a relevant discipline, with a strong background in most of programming, maths and networks. English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component (also accepts TOEFL 87, PTE 61, Duolingo 120).

2:2 or equivalent in Computer Science

Annual tuition fees 2026/27: UK GBP 13,900; International and EU GBP 32,900. Funding options include UK government Masters loans, Chevening Scholarships, funding for international students, and a 10% Masters fee discount for York undergraduate alumni. Scholarship: Chevening Scholarships; 10% Masters alumni fee discount; funding for international students