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University of the West of Scotland

Program Details — MSc Cyber Security

University of the West of Scotland

Faculty: Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences

Annual Fee

18,900

Currency

GBP

Duration

1 year full-time (Sept), 1.5 years full-time (Jan); all London intakes 1 year full-time

Intake

Lanarkshire: January, September; London: January, May, September

Degree Type

MSc

Degree Program

Postgraduate

Delivery Method

On Campus

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Cyber SecurityNetwork SecurityDigital ForensicsPenetration Testing

Program Overview

A specialist master's for graduates wanting advanced skills in data and network security to combat 21st century cyber threats. Modules include Fundamentals of Digital Forensics, Network Penetration Testing, Malware Analysis, Applied Cryptography, Incident Response and a Masters Project.

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree (preferably Computing) at least comparable to a UK second-class honours degree; candidates with other qualifications or at least two years of relevant industrial experience considered. English language: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Eligibility

Eligibility details will be added soon.

Fees & Funding

International (EU plus Non-EU) total tuition: GBP 18,900 for 2026/27 at Lanarkshire and London. Scottish GBP 7,500 (Lanarkshire); Rest of UK & ROI GBP 12,350. Enhanced International Scholarships available for 2026/27. Scholarship: Enhanced International Scholarships (2026/27) for self-funding international applicants at Scottish and London campuses