Cyber Security (MSc)

Improve your understanding of cyber security on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. This course is one of only 25 MSc Cyber Security programmes in the UK to be awarded a full certification against the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Certified Master’s standard. We’re recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by the UK government, and our academics have helped establish a European Data Science Academy. Cyber security is critically important to commercial and academic organisations, as well as to governments and the public. There is currently a global shortage of experts in this field, and demand for their skills is growing significantly. Our master's in cyber security offers a multi-disciplinary approach, covering both technical and non-technical subjects, to give you a well-rounded collection of skills that will make you attractive to future employers. Our researchers draw on their own research to offer modules on topics such as

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £35,000 per year

UK students: £10,000 per year

UK/Home: £10,000 per year

International: £35,000 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

• Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom