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Advanced Cyber Security Master's Degree - MSc By Cardiff Metropolitan University — Career-focused Public University in Wales


About the Program

This MSc Advanced Cyber Security programme is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in protecting digital systems, networks and information assets against modern cyber threats. The course covers key areas including ethical hacking, network security, cyber risk management, digital forensics, security operations and emerging cybersecurity technologies. Students will develop technical and analytical abilities required to design, implement and manage secure computing environments in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Subject Requirements

  • Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computing or related subjects

Academic requirements

  • A minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Computing, Information Technology or a related discipline. Applicants with relevant professional experience may also be considered.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component
  • PTE Academic accepted (equivalent score)
  • TOEFL iBT accepted (equivalent score)

Additional Requirements

  • Applicants should demonstrate interest in cybersecurity, information security, networking, ethical hacking or related technology areas. Relevant IT, computing or cybersecurity experience is advantageous.

Documents Required

  • Passport copy (front & last page)
  • Academic certificates and transcripts
  • English language certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • CV (if applicable)
  • Reference letter (if required)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Application FeeNot Applicable
Other FeesCAS Deposit: As per university requirement
Tuition Fee (one-time)GBP 18,000
Cost of living per yearGBP 12,000
Duration1 Year (MSc)
Level of EducationPostgraduate
Destination CountryUnited Kingdom
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Starting DateSubmission Deadlines
(Onshore / Offshore)
September 2026 · OpenAug 2026 / Aug 2026
January 2027 · OpenNov 2026 / Nov 2026

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