University of Kent

MSc Computer Science Cyber Security

University of Kent

Course overview

The MSc Computer Science (Cybersecurity) from the University of Kent will provide you with the chance to build a strong base in cyber security from both technical and interdisciplinary viewpoints. Cybercrime poses an escalating danger to society, democracy, and organizations, with a rise in prominent cybersecurity incidents reported in the media.

This conversion MSc Computer Science (Cybersecurity) from the University of Kent has been created to fulfill the needs of organizations aiming to safeguard important data. This course will equip you with essential skills and knowledge in computer science and systems security to improve your career opportunities in detecting and addressing intricate security issues.

The British Government recognizes the University of Kent as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, which means that you will learn from faculty who are leading researchers in this field. This course can be taken along with an extra placement. If you fail to fulfill our entry criteria, you can still join this course with an Internationally Incorporated Master's (IIM).

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are required to have a first or second-class honours degree or equivalent in any subject.

  • You should also have mathematical skills or equivalent. The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications.

English Language Requirements:

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Computer Science (Cybersecurity) from the University of Kent can take future roles such as:

  • AI Threat Hunter / AI Threat Analyst

  • AI Governance and Compliance Officer

  • AI Security Engineer

  • Machine Learning Security Engineer

  • Cyber Security Professional

Cost of study

The cost of the MSc Computer Science (Cybersecurity) in the University of Kent for international students is £23,500 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the programme requirements.

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