MSc Cyber Security

The MSc Cyber Security at Sheffield Hallam University teaches students methods to help firms, businesses, and organisations protect their databases. This course is suitable for students who want to learn how information hosted on the internet can be safeguarded to help companies progress. They will also understand cybercrime, its effects, including how loss of control of critical equipment can cause damage to human health.

In this programme, students will learn about ethical hacking, including its divisions into white-hat hacking, grey-hat hacking, and black-hat hacking. White-hat hacking protects computer programmes, networks, and data from cyberattacks that aim to steal, damage, or destroy sensitive information or extort money. Students will learn about Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Hacking Techniques and Countermeasures, as well as Network and Information Security.

Additionally, this degree is accredited by CIISec, the Chartered Institute of Information Security. CIISec is the only institution focused on information and cybersecurity that has been granted Royal Charter status. Learning in this course is through lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, conferences, practical projects, and group sessions. Assessment methods include quizzes, tests, assignments, and examinations.

Sheffield Hallam University has one of the biggest laboratories in the UK. The university is a recipient of awards due to its students' academic excellence and quality of teaching. Additionally, the university has postgraduate courses that develop students' critical thinking abilities. Graduates of Sheffield Hallam have worked with reputable brands such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Samsung.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates opting for this course require a passion for learning, innovation, and analysis. Applicants need a 2:2 or above in computing or a similar discipline. They may be able to claim credit points, which can decrease the time it takes to become qualified.

English Proficiency:

• International students require an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in each band.

The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the MSc Cyber Security at Sheffield Hallam University is £17,725.

Sheffield Hallam University has scholarships and bursaries to help international students with their tuition and offset additional expenses. The GREAT Scholarships of £10,000 off tuition fees for international students pursuing an MSc in Cyber Security. This scholarship applies to students from Ghana, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Pakistan in September 2025. A postgraduate loan of £12,858 is also available.

Graduates of the MSc Cyber Security from Sheffield Hallam University are prepared to handle roles such as:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• Information Security Consultant
• Security Engineer
• Risk and Compliance Officer

If you are an international student looking to enrol in the MSc Cyber Security, you can get personalised support on your application. Contact AHZ’s counsellors now.