MSc Cyber Security

Applications for Fall 2025 are open! Apply by September 8 to secure your spot.

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MSc Cyber Security

University of London

100% online learning

Expert tuition in a flexible, digital-first environment

Taught in English

Engage in group discussions with professors and peers

24-60 months

10 core modules and one project module, 12-15 hours per week

£10,578-£14,127 total cost

Depends on geographic location. Learn about your payment options

Academics

This master’s degree is designed to accommodate both existing security professionals and graduates looking to launch a cyber security career.

Faculty teaching on this programme are pioneering and influential researchers, academics, and professionals in the security field, who regularly provide expert advice to a range of major bodies, including: 

  • UK Government All Party Parliamentary Groups 

  • The International Organisation for Standardisation

  • The International Electrotechnical Commission 

  • The European Telecommunications Standards Institute

  • The Internet Engineering Task Force.

The programme focuses on building essential practical skills to help you advance your career as a cyber security specialist, preparing for leading roles such as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and cyber solutions architect while gaining hands-on experience with the latest industry case studies. You’ll learn a broad range of timely and relevant topics to prepare you for real-world career success. 

Flexibility
Start on any course and work through the programme in your own time choosing how many modules to study in each session, up to a maximum of two new modules.
Sample courses
If you’re not yet ready to enrol, there are a number of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) you can start today to gain a stronger foundational understanding of cyber security.
Programme length
Each module is run over a 10-week block, with the exception of the Project which is run over two 10-week blocks. This degree will take 24 - 60 months to complete.
Assessment
All 15-credit modules are assessed with a single assessment method, (either coursework or an online examination, depending on the module).

Important Dates for Fall 2025:

  • Registration opens: July 2
  • Application deadline: September 8
  • Registration deadline: September 29
  • Classes start: October 2025

If you have any questions please contact the University of London.

Watch the recording of our June Admission Webinar

Important Dates for Fall 2025:

  • Registration opens: July 2
  • Application deadline: September 8
  • Registration deadline: September 29
  • Classes start: October 2025

If you have any questions please contact the University of London.

Watch the recording of our June Admission Webinar