MSc Cybersecurity

This course is excellent preparation for jobs in cybersecurity. You’ll study network security and cybersecurity in organisations, looking at the processes, procedures, and protocols required to implement effective secure and dependable systems. Using the latest forensic analysis tools, you’ll interrogate data and systems, examining applications of cryptography, secure programming, and defensive programming. You'll also learn how to design a secure and resilient system. You'll gain practical experience throughout, working with tools and technologies used in industry. This will give you the confidence to be productive and effective when you go out into the workplace. We'll provide you with opportunities to network and collaborate with employers throughout your studies. Your learning will be further enhanced by contributions from external experts. For example, through guest lectures, master classes, seminars, and careers sessions.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

MSc Cybersecurity – September 2026MSc Applied Cybersecurity – September 2026

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

• On campus, United Kingdom