Cyber Security Technology (Conversion)
Roehampton UniversityLondon, United Kingdom
Course overview
MSc Cyber Security Technology is your gateway into a high demand, high impact career in cyber security, designed specifically for graduates from non-computing and non-STEM backgrounds. You will follow a structured and supportive pathway that builds your technical knowledge, confidence, and professional capability from the ground up. Created specifically for conversion students, the programme provides an accessible route into cyber security without assuming prior computing experience.
You will begin by developing essential technical literacy through guided, lab-based learning in core computing principles, networking, and security fundamentals. This scaffolded approach enables you to progress step by step towards applied professional practice. The curriculum is aligned with the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge, ensuring you gain expertise across security fundamentals, systems and networks,
Key highlights
- Designed for graduates from non-computing and non-STEM backgrounds
- No prior computing experience assumed; builds skills from the ground up
- Guided, lab-based learning in computing principles, networking and security
- Scaffolded progression from technical literacy to applied professional practice
- Curriculum aligned with the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline; or above
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
- Information Security Officer
- Network Security Engineer
- Penetration Tester
- Cyber Security Consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,250 per year | International: £18,980 per year
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 Roehampton University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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