- Level
- Postgraduate
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
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.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: computing or a 2:1 or above in a relevant non-computing discipline · or above |
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| Degree | 2:1 · Subjects: relevant non-computing discipline · or above |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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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)
Fees
International students: £19,000 per year
UK students: £9,250 per year
UK/Home: £9,250 per year
International: £19,000 per year
Start dates
MSc Cybersecurity – September 2026MSc Applied Cybersecurity – September 2026
Application deadline
No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.
Campus
- Partner centre, United Kingdom
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