
Cyber Security MSc
Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK
Course overview
With master's level expertise in cyber security you will tackle real-world challenges and gain practical experience with the latest tools and technologies. From exploring cryptography techniques to ethical hacking, our employability-driven MSc provides opportunities to engage with industry through advanced project work. Upon graduation, you'll develop the analytical, problem-solving, communication and research skills to pursue careers in areas such as cloud security, IT compliance, and forensic analysis.
Key highlights
- Practical experience with the latest cyber security tools and technologies
- Covers cryptography techniques and ethical hacking
- Industry engagement through advanced project work
- Optional placement route extending study to up to two years
- Builds analytical, problem-solving, communication and research skills
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any subject
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Humanities Master's Scholarship
We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.
Keele Alumni Discount
The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).
Keele Staff Discount
If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.
Up to 30% of feesKUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.
Postgraduate Global Scholarship
1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.
The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)
This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Cloud Security Engineer
- IT Compliance Analyst
- Digital Forensic Analyst
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,700 | International: £18,200
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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