University of Kent

MSc Cyber Security

University of Kent

Course overview

The MSc Cybersecurity from the University of Kent is designed for computing graduates with strong programming abilities who want to work as cybersecurity experts or in fields that require a methodical and in-depth study of the subject.  It would also be a fantastic starting place for people who want to conduct additional studies on cybersecurity. 

The University of Kent is designated by the British Government as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, which means you will be taught by leading academics in this field.  Kent has also been crowned Cyber University of the Year at the Real Cyber Awards 2023. The Awards, which were established to recognise people who are making 'a meaningful change in the virtual world that has an influence in the actual world', include organisations and individuals from cyber security, data protection, and information security.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are required to have a 2.2 honours degree or above or its equivalent in computing or any related subject.

  • Applicants are also considered on an individual basis. Professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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 Cybersecurity from the University of Kent can take future roles such as:

  • Cryptographer

  • Security Architect 

  • Security Administrator

  • Information Security Analyst

  • Security Software Developer

Cost of study

The cost of the MSc 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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