MSc Computer Science and Cyber Security

Develop advanced cyber security expertise through practice-led learning in a specialist computing environment, working with industry-standard tools and technologies. You’ll engage in hands-on labs, workshops, and real-world scenarios that focus on understanding cyber threats, engineering secure systems, and designing resilient architectures. You’ll explore contemporary topics such as ethical hacking, cloud and network security, secure software engineering, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in both cyber attack and defence. Throughout the course, you’ll critically examine the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities of cyber security practitioners. Benefit from strong industry links, live case studies, and guest talks from cyber security professionals, giving you insight into current challenges and practices across the sector. Opportunities to work on applied projects help you build practical experience and strengthen your employability. A day in the life at Hull

When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree. The programme is designed for graduates who have studied a subject that is relevant to this course. If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 2:2 in a relevant subject area A minimum 2:2 Bachelor Honours (or international equivalent) in Computer Science or Software Engineering with at least 40 credits (or equivalent) of a high-level objected oriented programming language such as Java, C++ or C#.

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill

International students: £19,355 per year

UK students: £13,285 per year

UK/Home: £13,285 per year

International: £19,355 per year

September 2027

Rolling admissions – apply early for best consideration

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