PostgraduateFull-time

Cyber Security, MSc

Swansea UniversitySwansea, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Computer Science
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

Our MSc in Cyber Security covers critical modern technology issues from the security and privacy of personal data to cyberterrorism, cybercrime and mobile security. Our course is the first in Wales to be fully and completely certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). In this branch of Computer Science at Swansea, a holistic and interdisciplinary approach brings together modules on penetration testing, formal modelling, information security management, cryptography and artificial intelligence. You will complete this course with an informed and alert mindset suitable for a career in cyber security.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test. Please see further information about our English Language requirements.

Fees

International students: £23,050 per year

UK students: £11,200 per year

Start dates

Sep 2026 or Jan 2027

Application deadline

Home; 29 July 2026 (International)

Campus

  • Bay Campus, United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Bachelor/Honors Bachelor/Doctor in the field of Dentistry or Medicine or Veterinary Medicine/Juris Doctor or other non-medical first professional degree: UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass) CGPA 2.67 (out of 4.0) UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit) CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) UK First or Master’s (Distinction) CGPA 3.67 (out of 4.0)

English language

Most academic departments will ask for an IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for postgraduate degrees, but there are exceptions and you should always check the individual entry requirements on our course pages, or check the conditions included in your offer letter.

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Scholarships at Swansea University

3 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
  • Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
All scholarships at Swansea University

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TuitionGBP 23,050
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 38,436

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