PostgraduateFull-time

Cyber Security

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
12 months
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Computer Science
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

As our reliance on digital technologies grows, so does the need to defend them. With increasing cyber-attacks on critical infrastructures and personal information, the demand for cyber security has surged. This MSc aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills, including AI and machine learning techniques, to identify, mitigate, and prevent cyber threats and set you up for a thriving career in this rapidly evolving field. Our Cyber Security MSc programme provides a solid foundation for you if you want to pursue a career or become a researcher within the field of cyber security. The programme offers an exciting blend of learning experiences, delivered by world-leading experts and members of the University of Liverpool Cybersecurity Institute. We dive into the strategies, technologies, and methodologies used to protect digital systems from cyber threats, exploring critical issues and ethical considerations in the discipline. You’ll learn how to identify and respond to cyber-attacks and how to design, develop, and implement robust security systems. This includes studying essential areas like communication network security, cryptographic protocols, artificial intelligence, and digital forensics. With training in machine and deep learning, intrusion detection, firewalls, and ethical hacking, you’ll be prepared to detect and defend against evolving threats while understanding the legal and ethical dimensions of cyber security. You’ll also gain insight into emerging fields such as quantum cryptography, Internet of Things (IoT) and nanotech security, equipping you to tackle future cyber challenges. You will graduate with a wide range of career opportunities and will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience to make a real-world impact. This is an exciting time to join this brand-new course. The University is recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and is committed to suppo

Entry requirements

Degree2:2

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Fees

International students: Full-time place, per year - £34,000

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £14,000

Start dates

28 September 2026

Application deadline

Rolling admissions - apply early

Campus

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Taught

Academic

We require a Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0. Some of our courses require higher entry requirements. See individual course pages for full details.

English language

Most of our master's courses require one of: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component less than 6.0, or equivalent IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component less than 6.5, or equivalent.

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Scholarships at University of Liverpool

20 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Hodgson Law Scholarship
All scholarships at University of Liverpool

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TuitionGBP 34,000
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 49,386

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